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Countdown to “A Magical BLVD Christmas”

by The AV Times Staff • November 19, 2013

Thousands flocked to The BLVD last year for the annual 'Magical BLVD Christmas.' This year's event takes place on Friday, Dec. 6, city officials announced. (Photo by JAMES STAMSEK)
Thousands flocked to The BLVD last year for the annual ‘Magical BLVD Christmas.’ This year’s event takes place on Friday, Dec. 6, city officials announced. (Photo by JAMES STAMSEK)

LANCASTER – The city of Lancaster on Tuesday announced details of the fourth annual “Magical BLVD Christmas.”

This year’s downtown holiday celebration takes place from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, December 6 on The BLVD, between 10th Street West and Sierra Highway in Lancaster.

“A Magical BLVD Christmas is one of our most beloved annual events because it brings citizens together to celebrate a treasured time of year,” said Lancaster Vice Mayor Marvin Crist in a city news release. “The winter holiday season stirs up a unique feeling in children and adults alike, drawing family and friends closer as they prepare for the year ahead.”

Lancaster’s Parks and Recreation Director Ronda Perez announces details of the event at a press conference Tuesday (Nov. 19).
Lancaster’s Parks and Recreation Director Ronda Perez announces details of the event at a press conference Tuesday (Nov. 19).

Evening festivities will include carolers, musicians, arts and crafts, an outdoor movie and the Holiday Train Express.

New this year is a children’s sledding area created with real snow.  A lot of tasting opportunities will also be in store, with BLVD restaurants and outdoor food vendors serving up comfort cuisine and cool-weather delights, such as hot chocolate and roasted chestnuts.

This is also the perfect time to shop for the holidays at The BLVD’s boutique shops and the ever-popular Christkindlmarkt, which will feature crafts, homemade goods and a farmers market.

The city of Lancaster invites residents to come and experience the magic of the season on Friday, December 6, from 5 – 9 p.m., at the fourth annual A Magical BLVD Christmas, where the joyfulness of the holidays will light up the streets and fill the air in downtown Lancaster.

(Information via press release from the city of Lancaster.)

View sights from last year’s event at: Sights from ‘A Magical BLVD Christmas’!

 

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Filed Under: Lancaster

9 comments for "Countdown to “A Magical BLVD Christmas”"

  1. Suzie says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Just moved to Lancaster for a life change with the kids looking forward to visiting and getting to know the new neighborhood cant wait . . .

    • Nancy P says

      November 24, 2013 at 10:30 pm

      Be careful.

    • chris says

      November 25, 2013 at 9:19 am

      Good for you! The downtown is pretty cool. Just use common sense and you will be just fine.

  2. margaret says

    November 22, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    A lot of money , time and energy spent on some made up magic. What about the magic of helping the homeless? Who is making room for the homeless and very needy. Other than the small shelter that is open part time I wonder who is keeping the homeless warm? I have not seen or heard a word from the Rex about keeping the needy and homeless of the city warm and housed, no room in the inn. Please do not tll me that Grace and Mr. Baker is taking care of everyone because he is stretched beyond limit. There are many huge empty buildings in Lancaster, the old Costco building, that could be made into promising boarding homes, open fulltime, a home that a person could stay in. I don’t want that in my backyard. How much am I going to make on that? How much is Rex making from his business on the boulevard? Happy Holidays………..

    • les says

      November 23, 2013 at 9:04 am

      When commenting on the homeless why don’t people realize that there are a significant number of them that will not go to a shelter regardless of how many there are and how accessible they are. There are usually rules, no drugs or alcohol etc, that they choose not to want to comply with. You also cannot force mental health care on them which is too often their problem. If you have a executable plan to get all of the homeless into shelters please share. Throwing money at something does not fix it, just look at our schools.

  3. Johnny Trece says

    November 20, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    This will be great for my child. Grandma is going to have to take her. I’m out of town indefinitely, thousands of miles away.

  4. mari says

    November 20, 2013 at 5:23 am

    On a friday?? I work out of town … I guess we won’t be going this year.

  5. Maria Gudino says

    November 19, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    Why is it on Friday? Hasn’t it always been on Saturday

    • Adam Chant says

      November 19, 2013 at 5:53 pm

      The Magical BLVD Christmas is on the Friday night before the Christmas Parade Saturday morning.
      I think the idea is that it will reduce the disruption to businesses and traffic by having both the Magical BLVD Christmas and Parade on the same weekend. The decision was made in part based on feedback from area businesses.

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