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This Was... CHRISTMAS IN JULY 2010
Kittanna O'Connor, Santa and
Trinae O'Connor prepare for a chat!
Christmas in July - The Day in Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet - photos credited and banner courtesy City of Glendale Downtown Glendale celebrated a fun-filled day of early holiday shopping and dining on Saturday, July 17 . This tradition started in 2007 when the city of Glendale participated in a tradition started by a couple of merchants. More merchants joined .and things became... "bigger and better every year!" said Lorraine Pino, manager for the Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Visitors
to the area found it's never too early to start shopping for the holidays
and on July 17; With only 160 days left before Christmas, this was the
perfect kick off to the holiday shopping experience. The event also marks
the beginning of the installation of the 1.5 million holiday lights for
Glendale Glitters. Shoppers reveled in the joy
Participants started out at the Glendale Visitor Center picked up a map and discount coupons and headed out to explore. Great gift ideas abounded throughout Old Towne and Catlin Court. Holiday music, entertainment, treats and make-and-take arts and crafts will put everyone in the Christmas spirit!
The
City of Glendale Public Relations Office garnered impressive media
coverage for the event including channels 3, 5, 10 and 12. "CVB is
thrilled to continue this vital partnership with the Historic Downtown
Business Community which showcases the unique qualities of the
downtown," said Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau
Manager Lorraine Pino. To satisfy everyone's inner charitable spirit, Glendale Visitor Center and many downtown shops hosted a Back to School Supply Drive to benefit local elementary schools. Many items were collected for those less fortunate. It is important for all children to start school with the proper tools. Last year over 12,000 items were collected.
Here was a small list of the activities that took place Saturday -
Christmas
in July Live
Entertainment at the Glendale Visitor Center A
Shot of Java The
Apple Tree The
Bead Museum Bears
& More Cerreta
Candy Company The
Clock Makers Collectible
Corral The
Cottage Garden I & II The
Country Maiden & Memories Into Motion The
Creative Quest Girlfriends
Boutique Glass
Creations Gifts & Collectibles The
Glendale Shoe Company Kimberly
Ann’s Victorian Tea Room and Café Lois
Loveables Pink
House Ragazza
Boutique Shelley’s
Specialty Desserts/Oven Mitt Kids Santa
Claus Special thanks to our Christmas in July Prize Wheel Sponsors: A
Shot of Java The
Apple Tree Bears
& More Collectible
Corral The
Country Maiden/Memories Into Motion Girlfriends
& Ragazza Boutiques
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of
the season early, strolled though the area and and enjoyed a
fun-filled day of holiday crafts, sweet treats and exclusive deals in
Historic Downtown Glendale.
