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45th Annual Midnight Madness Kicks Off Friday In Old Ellicott City

The 45th Annual Midnight Madness starts Friday, Dec. 1, with a visit from Santa, tree lighting, live music and shopping specials.

ELLICOTT CITY, MD — The 45th annual Midnight Madness in Old Ellicott City kicks off Friday at 5:30 p.m. and runs until just before midnight.

With more than 80 one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants participating, there will be impressive holiday light displays with a visit from Santa at the log cabin on Upper Main from 5 to 9 p.m. Tree lighting activities start at 5:15 p.m. followed by the actual tree lighting at 6 p.m. on Lower Main Street. The Mount Hebron High School Chamber Choir will perform along with the Catonsville High School Steel Drum Band.

There will be sidewalk sales, holiday menu items and numerous store specials available. To view participating stores, visit https://visitoldellicottcity.c...

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