Snow or shine, the CWE kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, December 7 with a long list of events to delight all ages.
In addition to the buzz of activity we’ve come to expect, planners CWEScene’s Kate Haher and Maryland Plaza’s Frances Thompson are organizing a candlelight parade in advance of the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Maryland Plaza at 5 p.m. The invitation follows:
“Dear CWE Neighbors:
Everyone is invited to meet in the parking lot at 449 N. Euclid at Washington at 4:15 p.m. Saturday. The parade starts at 4:30.
Candles will be provided to light our way, and sheet music will be handed out to keep us all in tune! Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit as we join St. Louis Caroling (photo of carolers from 2023 below) to spread holiday cheer through the neighborhood, all the way to the tree lighting celebration at Maryland Plaza.
Let’s make this a CWE holiday tradition to remember. We can’t wait to see you there!”
If you intend to participate, fill out this form, CWE Candle Light Caroling Procession, so there are enough candles for everyone.
Storefronts in the commercial district have been beautifully decorated in a “Glitter and Glow” theme by local artists and interior designers for the 15th Annual Window Walk. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for Best Window via a QR code that will be placed in each window.
In addition, on Saturday, December 7, vendors will be participating in an outdoor Holiday Market in two locations, Bar Italia’s patio at 13 Maryland Plaza, and on Euclid south of Lindell between West Pine and Laclede. The following weekends, December 14 and 21, the Market will be held on Bar Italia’s patio only.
Additions to the activities listed on flyer above include: Ice Carving from 1 to 3 p.m., and School of Rock from 3 to 4 p.m.
Also, Left Bank Books at Euclid and McPherson is planning special Storytime readings by local authors from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, and again on Saturday the 14th.
More information can be found on CWEScene and Maryland Plaza’s websites.