HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2016-11-23 Christmas parade
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
November 23, 2016
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays in Leesburg!
Come downtown for the annual Christmas and Holiday Parade on Saturday,
December 10, 2016.
Leesburg, VA (November 23, 2016) – The
Town of Leesburg invites locals and visitors
to experience a little holiday magic in
historic downtown Leesburg.
On Saturday, December 10, 2016, the
holiday spirit will be in full swing as
Leesburg hosts the annual holiday parade.
The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. and
usher Santa and his friends down King
Street, through the heart of historic
Leesburg. The parade will begin at Ida Lee
Drive and end at Fairfax Street.
Parade participation is open to the public, including
businesses, civic groups, teams, organizations, and
community groups. In preparation for the parade, King
Street will be closed to vehicular traffic at 5:30 p.m. from Ida
Lee Drive to Catoctin Circle.
Prior to the parade, historic downtown Leesburg will feature
festive entertainment including roaming characters, strolling
musicians, horse drawn carriage rides and photos with
Santa. While shopping in downtown Leesburg, be sure to
grab a bite to eat in one of Leesburg’s many fine restaurants!
For more details about the Holidays in Leesburg activities, please call 703-777-1368 or visit
www.idalee.org.
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