2021 Christmas Window Décor Contest, Christmas Open House & Christmas Parade
Press release, Beckie Moore
Theme: A Christmas Story
Window Décor Contest: Judging will take place on Thursday, November 18 (between noon & 4:00) Winners will be announced on Friday, November 19 at 3:00 PM. Sponsor: First National Bank of Tom Bean
Christmas Open House: Thursday, November 18 – 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PLUS Saturday, November 20 from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday evening activities will include:
- Carriage Rides – Carriage Rides Sponsor – McDonalds
- Hope Public School District Book Giveaway & Music
- Carolers & Candy Canes
- Selfie Station
- Taekwondo Demonstration (HUB) 5:30
- Movie A Christmas Story (HUB) 6:00-7:30
- Diamond Bank (HUB) popcorn during the movie
- HOPE BUCKS drawing for $250 – HOPE BUCKS Sponsor: SWARK.Today
To receive a contest entry form: Any in-store purchase OR take a picture of Christmas Window Décor and post it on Facebook. Tag the chamber and #shopsmall and #christmasopenhouse.
- Pop Ups – Inside SWARK.Today, One-24 Salon & Chamber
- Author, Stan Parris – Elm Street Marketplace
- Photo Op Fun with Kindred at Home
- In-store refreshments & door prizes
- Food tastings and much, much more!
Saturday Christmas Open House Presenting Sponsor
Hempstead County Title & Kiwanis Club of Hope
Saturday activities will include:
- Music
- Selfie Stations
- 2nd opportunity to win $100 in HOPE BUCKS – Hope Bucks Sponsor: SWARK.Today
- Art Show & Sell – Artist: Sarah Steele Cole + Rodney Steele Photography – 105 S Main (Tailgaters Meeting Room)
- Hope Country Club – Photo Op Fun – Main Street next to the Chamber
- Pop Up inside SWARK.Today
- HUB FUN! Inflatables / ROC Fun & Games
- Snow Queen appearance (reading, music, and photo op) – The Studio
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest – Gather in front of the chamber at 11:00 AM for judging (by applause) – Winner will receive an additional 10 Hope Bucks contest entries for the drawing to win $100 in Hope Bucks. Three groups: children (under 12) – youth (12-17) – adults (18 & older)
- Much, much more…
Christmas Parade – Monday, December 6. Start time: 6:00 PM – Entry form (attached). Christmas Parade Presenting Sponsor – Farmers Bank & Trust.
