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Open House and Pier Lighting

Stroll the streets as businesses stay open late to kick off the holiday shopping season. Enjoy food samplings and live entertainers. Bring the kids and don't forget your shopping list.

Featured events:

6 p.m. Pier Lighting Ceremony with live entertainment.

7 p.m. Mayor Richard Montgomery will flip the switch at and illuminate the Pier with holiday lights.

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Other activities include: carolers and strolling musicians, Santa and his helpers close to the pier and live reindeer on Manhattan Avenue. The P.S. I Love You Foundation will also collect toys for children at risk.

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