Santa Claus is coming to town in a big way! Sponsored by the City of Westminster and the Downtown Westminster Main Street Program, Westminster's 3rd Annual Holiday Electric Parade kicks off the event at 5:00 pm. Following the traditional route of Pennsylvania Ave and Main St to Longwell Ave, dozens of lighted floats (with more than 2,000 lights each), marching bands, horses, exotic cars, marching units and, of course, the big guy himself - Santa Claus - will pass in review through Historic Downtown Westminster. Immediately following the parade, the City’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Locust Lane. Join Mayor Kevin R. Utz and other City Officials, along with all of the youngsters in attendance, as they light the holiday tree and sing carols to the music of the Westminster Municipal Band. After the tree is lit, Santa and the kids will head up to the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Avenue, where the Department of Recreation and Parks will host Santa’s Treat. This children’s event is free and will feature games, crafts, activities, prizes and an opportunity to chat with Santa Claus. Of course, great food, drink and shopping can be discovered downtown throughout the day. If you do not get into the holiday spirit after such an action packed day in Downtown Westminster, your last name must be Scrooge!
