HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2017-11-22 Christmas and holiday parade
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
November 22, 2017
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 9, 2017.
Leesburg, VA (November 22, 2017) –
The Town of Leesburg invites locals
and visitors to experience a little
holiday magic in historic downtown
Leesburg.
On Saturday, December 9, 2017, 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 entertain ment 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.leesburgva.gov/holidaysinleesburg.
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