Holiday cheer paired with warm weather will hit the streets of Old Town when the 2nd Annual Christmas in July Celebration returns to Union Street the weekend of July 15-17, 2011. The event is co-presented by The Christmas Attic and the businesses of Union Street. Approximately 15 retailers and community organizations will host a variety of festive activities either inside stores or on Union Street ranging from pictures with “Summer” Santa & Mrs. Claus, historical tours, holiday trunk shows, food and wine tastings, cookie decorating, storytime for tots, ornament making, arts & crafts, ice cream, paint your own nutcracker, green holiday home tips, fashion styling, pooch pictures, musical entertainment and much more. The entire weekend will be filled with activities, raffle drawings, shopping/ dining deals and holiday delights for all ages.
The goal/purpose of this event is for the small businesses on Union Street to come together and design a fun, collaborative summer event that promotes small businesses and encourages visitors and residents to shop local. “It’s been a difficult time for most small businesses and the businesses on Union Street wanted to partner and creatively work together to create an event”, says Christmas Attic Owner Fay Carter. “Last year’s event was a huge success and we are ready to build upon the magic and wonder for this year’s event.”
Union Street Gives Back: Every year, the Union Street businesses pick a charity organization to support during the event weekend. This year a portion of sales proceeds from the weekend benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Event Schedule: For a complete schedule of the weekend’s events, musical entertainment and updates visit www.christmasattic.com or the event page on Facebook.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Union Street Christmas in July Celebration (co-presented by The Christmas Attic & the Businesses of Union Street)
When: July 15-17, 2011
Where: Union Street b/t Cameron & Duke Street - Old Town Alexandria, VA
Phone: 703.548.2829 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 703.548.2829 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Website/Schedule of Events: www.christmasattic.com
