Lewiston’s annual Holiday at the Plaza is set for noon-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. (rain date Dec. 3), in Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St.
Admission is free.
In the wake of the Oct. 25 tragedy, the city decided to proceed with the holiday event to continue to heal. It is the hope for the community to join in the Holiday At The Plaza to make memories and establish traditions, according to a news release from the city.
The plaza and adjacent Lisbon Street will be filled with holiday spirit and activities galore, complemented by musical entertainment, horse and wagon rides, and the Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting at 5:17 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be ready for photo ops and looking forward to letters children may write to them.
Attendees also can ice skate (free skates are available), visit with live reindeer, have fun in a giant snow globe, take a Kiddie Choo Choo ride, play games in the KidZone, play Snow Throw, play Slap Hockey, or take selfies with photo op arctic animal props.
There also will be a fishing pond, where children can “fish” for a toy, reminiscent of the former Peck’s Department Store of which many residents have fond memories. The Maine Nordiques mascot and the Lewiston High School Blue Devils mascot will also be mingling with the crowd.
At press time, performers booked are Maine Christmas Tree singer Malinda Liberty, the Maine Music Society Chamber Singers, Bates College Crosstones, Josie French of the Monmouth Community Players, local performer Leslie Reed, the Lewiston High School Chamber Singers, and Rabbi Sruli Dresdner and Lisa Mayer from Temple Shalom.
Several local crafters will offer diverse choices for a holiday shopping list. Area shops and restaurants will also be open for shopping and treats. Food trucks will be at the plaza as well. In addition, Rinck Advertising will host a mitten Christmas tree outside its business at 113 Lisbon St., and attendees can grab a free pair.
Free parking will be available at the Oak Street Parking Garage, 1 Oak St.
For more information, visit lewistonmaine.gov.
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