Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 27-29, 2009
Join the Long Beach Merchant Association and the City of Long Beach in welcoming the Season of Giving!
All ages are welcome Friday afternoon at the Neptune Theater for a complimentary showing of “The Polar Express”, hosted by Mrs. Claus and a few special guests! After the show, bring the kids downtown to admire our storefronts decorated for the holidays.
Saturday brings magic and Santa Claus to town! Be sure to catch one of Mrs. Claus’ magic shows, buy a gift to wrap at the wrapping station, and take pictures with Santa! Later, enjoy caroling and the City of Long Beach’s tree lighting ceremony with The Mayor and our special guests.
Sunday we celebrate Frosty the Snowman’s Birthday! Bring a donation of hat, scarves, mittens or other winter clothing. Enjoy more magic with Mrs. Claus and Frosty as well as decoration activity stations and birthday cake, of course!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
This year marks our third annual “World’s Tallest Crab Pot Christmas Tree” at the Port of Ilwaco celebration. Saturday starts off with a Christmas Market located in the Time Enough Books building at the Port of Ilwaco, featuring Pacific Northwest Arts & Crafts vendors and is opened from noon until 7pm. The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, located on Lake Street in Ilwaco, will host a local author’s Book Fair from 1 until 4pm. The event will showcase local and regional authors discussing and signing their latest creations.
The lighting of the “World’s Tallest Crab Pot Christmas Tree” will start at 5pm at the West End of the Port of Ilwaco. Everyone is welcomed. There will be “the World’s Shortest Fireworks Display“, refreshments and caroling led by renowned tenor Richard Ellis.
The 5th annual Ilwaco Lighted Boat Parade immediately follows. Judging is at 5pm and the Parade begins at 6pm sharp. All decorated boats are encouraged to attend, regardless of size or type. Participants are invited to the Imperial Schooner for the awards presentation and goodies.
November 28, December 5, 12 & 19, 2009
Saturday Christmas Market at the Port! 16 Vendors with gifts, arts & crafts, holiday ornaments, jams, jellies, jewelry and much, much more! 11 am to 6 pm at 157 Howerton way at the Port of Ilwaco.
December 12, 2009
A Tuba Christmas! Water Music Festival welcomes you to their December Concert at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. When tubas are played together by talented musicians of the Astoria Tuba Quartet, the sounds of the season come alive in a rich, deep sound that will warm and brighten a cool winter’s day. This free event begins at 2:00 pm.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Holiday Home Tour This festive and lavish Christmas Home Tour benefits the Boys & Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula. Each home is uniquely decorated and filled with tasty food, music and the sprit of Christmas.