Celebrate Frederick Highlights Holiday Spirit During the 36th Annual Holidays in Historic Frederick Event Series
Event Series Provides an Experience That Will Prove Magical for You and Yours
FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rediscover the wonder of the holidays in downtown Frederick, where, amid magnificent historic architecture, festive decorations, fine dining and shopping, you'll discover seasonal events for all ages and interests. From an old-world European Kris Kringle Procession to a charming gingerbread house contest, Celebrate Frederick's 36th Annual Holidays in Historic Frederick event series provides an experience that will prove magical for you and yours.
HOLIDAY ART COMPETITION
The Holiday Art Competition is a juried art exhibition held at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll Street, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30th. Artists are invited to depict their vision of the Holidays in Frederick. From the exhibit submissions, judges will select the winning work of art to be featured in the 2023 Holidays in Historic Frederick marketing campaign. Enjoy complimentary wine, hot chocolate, and refreshments courtesy of Uncle Ralph's Bakery during the exhibit reception.
SCENTS & SWEETS COMPETITION AND AUCTION SPONSORED BY UNCLE RALPH'S BAKERY
The Scents & Sweets Competition and Auction will be held in the Gardiner Gallery at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll Street, opening at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 1st. Professional and amateur bakers and florists will delight attendees with sweet smells and visual treats in the form of gingerbread structures and Holiday wreaths. Children as young as 8 years old may submit entries. Each entry is voted on by a panel of judges as well as the public, with prizes awarded to professionals and amateurs in each category. Attendees are invited to take home a bit of holiday cheer by participating in the annual silent auction for gingerbread houses, holiday wreaths, and more.
KRIS KRINGLE PROCESSION SPONSORED BY WAWA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KEY 103
The Kris Kringle Procession is coming to Frederick on Friday, December 9th, with Kris Kringle himself as the star of the show. The event begins at 6:30 pm at the corner of South Carroll and East Patrick Streets in Frederick and ends in Baker Park with the lighting of the City Tree. The town lights up with the holiday spirit as local groups march alongside German/English characters of yesteryear and modern favorites like Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Jack Frost.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
The Festival of Lights will be held on Friday, December 16th at 7 p.m. in the City Hall courtyard. This non-denominational, tradition-based event is open to all in our community. This year, the festival will feature music by the Frederick Children's Chorus, directed by Judy DuBose, and special remarks by Dr. Annesa Cheek, President of Frederick Community College. The event also includes holiday caroling and a moving candle lighting ceremony that will fill the courtyard with hundreds of points of light.
For more information about any of the Celebrate Frederick holiday events, please call The City of Frederick Office of Special Events at 301-600-2841 or visit our website at CelebrateFrederick.com.
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Jen Martin, Celebrate Frederick, 301.600.2841, [email protected]
SOURCE Celebrate Frederick
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