MARGARETVILLE — Margaretville will welcome the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 28, with an afternoon of shopping, a Holiday Parade of Lights and a community tree-lighting celebration.
The festivities begin with Shop Small Saturday and the Pick a Card Shopping Challenge from noon to 4 p.m. More than 20 participating businesses will offer holiday specials, giveaways and activities.
Shoppers will receive a playing card with each purchase at participating businesses. The more stores they visit, the more cards they can collect. At the end of the day, the shopper with the best five-card poker hand will win a holiday gift basket filled with items and a gift card tree donated by local businesses.
The Holiday Parade of Lights will begin at 4:30 p.m. and travel through the village along Main Street. Families, businesses, community organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate by entering decorated floats.
Following the parade, the celebration will continue at the Binnekill lot with a community tree lighting and other holiday activities.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos in a holiday photo tent. Joe Colwell will lead a seasonal sing-along around a bonfire.
Food will be available for purchase. Margaretville Central School students will sell hot cocoa.
The event is intended to encourage residents and visitors to explore Margaretville’s locally owned businesses while celebrating the community.
For more information, contact the MARK Project: Peg@markproject.org
Holiday Celebration Schedule
• Noon to 4 p.m.: Shop Small Saturday and Pick a Card Shopping Challenge at participating businesses.
• 4:30 p.m.: Holiday Parade of Lights through the village.
• Following the parade: Community tree lighting, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, bonfire sing-along, food, beverages and other holiday activities at the Binnekill lot.
