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Leesburg Celebrates the Holiday Season
The town held its annual tree lighting ceremony last Friday while a number of holiday events will continue to take place this month.
Local Leesburg residents visited the downtown area last Friday to participate in the annual Christmas tree and Menorah Lighting on the Town green.
The festive ceremony featured performances from the Loudoun Chorale and the the Loudoun County High School Chamber Choir. The Night Before Christmas was also read by Mayor Kristen Umstattd and members of the Town Council.
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"The Christmas tree lighting is what really gets all the little people excited and so when we flick the switch and the trees light up that's probably my favorite part of the whole event in Leesburg," Umstattd said, who's particpated in the event since 1992. "This is one of our most cherised traditions in the downtown and people seem to enjoy it."
More holiday activities are scheduled to take place in Leesburg now through the end of the month. They include:
Christmas and Holiday Parade
The annual parade will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature local bands, seasonal floats and Santa! The parade will begin at Ida Lee Drive, proceed down King Street through the historic downtown. In preparation for the parade, King Street will be closed to vehicular traffic at 9:30 a.m. from Ida Lee Drive to Catoctin Circle.
Breakfast with Santa
For the second week in a row Village at Leesburg will host a brunch with Santa. From 11 a.m to noon families are invited to King Pinz where they can enjoy a breakfast buffet and photos with Santa Claus. The cost is $10 per person and reservations are required. Children under four are free. Call 703-443-8001.
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Empty Bowl Fundraiser
Pick up a handmade bowl by a local potter for $25 and bring it to a participating restaurant to be filled up with sumptuous soup, with all proceeds benefiting Loudoun Interfaith Relief. The event will take palce from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will begin at The Laurel Brigade, located at 20 West Market Street. Several music groups will perform throughout the day.
Jingle Jam
This popular Tally-Ho event was sold out in just one week! However, those with tickets will help to benefit juvenile diabetes research on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Girl's Night Out
Held on the third Thursday of each month, Girl's Night Out will be held on Dec. 15. A number of Santa-themed activities specials will be available from 6 to 9 p.m. Santa himself will be walking around with a bag full of goodies. Visit www.leesburggirlsnightout.com.
Nike Just for Her Night
Celebrate Potomac River Running's ode to ladies night at their Just for Her: Holiday Edition at 1601 Village Market Blvd. There will be festive drinks, delicious desserts, and many raffle drawings. Santa will also be available for pictures. The first 50 preregistered people at the door will receive a free Nike Gym Sack. All Nike apparel will be 20 percent off. Register now before it fills up: www.potomacriverrunning.com.
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
The Leesburg Downtown Business Association is sponsoring a promotion where anyone with a receipt reflecting a purchase at a downtown shop or restaurant between Dec. 10 and 17 can redeem a free horse-drawn carriage ride between noon and 3 p.m. on Dec. 17. Rides will start and finish on the Loudoun Street side of the Town Hall parking garage and are first-come, first served.
Dandelion Patch Pajama Party
Stop by for champagne, holiday tunes, scrumptious treats, door prizes, free mini-spa treatments and 20 percent off everything in the store on Thursday, Dec. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Wear your pajamas to the party and enjoy 30 percent off all in-store shopping that night. A $25 gift card will be given to the first 20 people that register and attend with a friend. R.S.V.P. to leesburg@thedandelionpatch.com.
Last Minute Holiday Shopping
The Leesburg Downtown Business Association will sponsor a holiday open house for last-minute shoppers on Saturday, Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.downtownleesburgva.com.
