With the holidays on the way, there are a lot of great events kicking off in our MainStreet communities. See what is going on in a MainStreet district near you, or in one you will be visiting between now and Christmas!
Here is a sampling of the events happening in the central, west and east…
ALBUQUERQUE – DOWNTOWN ACTION TEAM
Holiday Market at the Rail Yards
Sunday, December 14, 2014 (1st St & Hazeldine) from 11 AM-4 PM
Hot Food, Fresh Produce, Handmade Arts & Crafts, Children’s Activities, Music, Food Drive and More
Information: www.RailYardsMarket.org, www.downtownabq.com
ALBUQUERQUE – NOB HILL
Nob Hill Shop and Stroll
Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 5:30-10 PM
This is a family-friendly, merchant-centered event in the funky and unique Nob Hill district. Central Avenue is closed to traffic from Girard to Washington to allow people to shop and stroll!
Information: 575.280.3633, nobhillabqmainstreet@gmail.com,www.rt66central.com
BELEN
Miracle on MainStreet Parade & Festival
Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 6-8 PM
Information: 505.864.8091, Rhona@belenchamber.org,www.belenmainstreet.com
CLOVIS
Clovis MainStreet Christmas Lights Parade
Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 6 PM
Theme: Candy Land Christmas
Information: www.clovismainstreet.org, 575.309.8370
CORRALES
Corrales Historical Society 26th Annual Fine Craft Show
December 5-7, 10 AM-4 PM
The Starlight Parade
December 6, 5:30 PM, Corrales Road
Visit with St. Nick, enjoy cookies and cider, and the annual Corrales Fire Department Bonfire with green chili stew at the Top Form Arena after the parade!
Information: sandyrasmussen@gmail.com, www.visitcorrales.com/corrales-main-street/
GRANTS
18th Annual Holiday Light Parade
December 13, 2014 at 6 PM
Theme: Sights and Sounds of Christmas
Free Hot Cocoa, Fire Pits, S’mores, and Santa.
Information: 505.285.3573
PORTALES
2014 Little Miss Merry Christmas Contest
Thursday, December 4, 2014, 6 PM at the Historic Yam Theater
As a part of Portales’ holiday tradition, the Little Miss Merry Christmas Contest fundraises for the white Christmas lights that are on display throughout town and on the Courthouse.
Information: 575.356.8541 or 575.607.9261,jelliott@portalesmainstreet.com
2014 Christmas Jubilee and Lighted Christmas Parade
Friday, December 5, 2014, 6:30 PM
The Christmas Jubilee and Lighted Christmas Parade will be Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. starting at the City Rec Center and ending downtown. Celebrating its 28th year the Portales’ Christmas Jubilee is a holiday family tradition. This year’s activities include the Christmas Jubilee Lighted Parade with the presentation of the 2014 Little Miss Merry Christmas royal court as well as live music on the square.
Information: 575.356.8541 or 575.607.9261,jelliott@portalesmainstreet.com
2014 Yam Music Series Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 7 PM
Featuring the Hunton Brothers Band at the Historic Yam Theater
Information: 575.356.8541 or 575.607.9261,jelliott@portalesmainstreet.com
TUCUMCARI
Christmas Parade of Lights
Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 5:30 PM
Information: 575.461.3701, mainstreet@plateautel.net
ZUNI
Shop Shiwi Holiday Arts Market
November 24-26, 2014 from 10 AM – 5 PM
Dessert Walk on Wednesday, November 26, throughout the day
Information: 505.782.7239, www.zunitourism.com
