{"id":137916,"date":"2024-11-26T21:31:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T02:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=137916"},"modified":"2024-11-26T21:31:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T02:31:43","slug":"the-emmaus-main-street-partners-invites-the-community-to-celebrate-the-season-with-emmaus-old-fashioned-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=137916","title":{"rendered":"The Emmaus Main Street Partners Invites the Community to Celebrate the Season with Emmaus Old-Fashioned Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Emmaus, PA<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 The Emmaus Main Street Partners are delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. This beloved event promises to capture the true spirit of the season, inviting the community to gather for a full day of holiday cheer, local shopping, and family friendly activities.<\/p>\n

Candy Cane Lane Brings Festive Fun to Emmaus<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

At the beginning of the day, Emmaus will kick off the holiday festivities with Candy Cane Lane from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Families are invited to pick up a free passport and explore participating local businesses throughout Emmaus.<\/p>\n

Children can enjoy holiday crafts at each stop, with featured locations including the Emmaus Historical Society, Hank\u2019s Italian Ice, Lehigh Valley Martial Arts, Art Beat Caf\u00e9, and Knauss Homestead. Local businesses are encouraged to participate and help bring the spirit of the holidays to Emmaus by boosting foot traffic and sharing in this community celebration.<\/p>\n

For business participation, contact Hayden at\u00a0HaydenR@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/a><\/em>\u00a0or call 484-828-9777.<\/p>\n

Passports for this event are available at each participating store or can be downloaded from our website\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Emmaus Cheers Trail<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Alongside the festive Candy Cane Lane, don\u2019t miss the Emmaus Cheers Trail, happening from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM! This exciting event invites you to explore Emmaus shops and restaurants while enjoying adult beverages and light bites at each stop. This year, we\u2019re offering two trails: the Green Trail, featuring stops like Capo & Co., House Splendid, Buss Paints, Beyond Fitness Nutrition, Korpics Upholstery, and Yergey Brewing, and the Red Trail, which includes Cottage & Bloom, Funk Brewing, Soul Sisters, Grandpa Joe’s, the Emmaus Historical Society, and more!<\/p>\n

Tickets for each trail are $30 through September 24th and will increase to $40 afterward, so don\u2019t wait to secure your spot! You must be 21 years or older to participate. It\u2019s the perfect way to shop, sip, and support local businesses this holiday season. Which trail will you choose?<\/p>\n

Old-Fashioned Christmas at Triangle Park<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

The festivities will continue at the Emmaus Triangle Park from 4:00PM to 7:00PM, where the town will transform into a winter wonderland. Families can enjoy a showing of\u00a0The Polar Express<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0Emmaus Theatre<\/em>\u00a0from 3:00PM to 4:30PM, with a second screening at 7:00 PM sponsored by\u00a0Edward Jones.<\/em>\u00a0At 5:00 PM, Santa Claus will make a grand entrance, ready to greet children and take free photos, thanks\u00a0to E.F. Butz Insurance Agency, Service Electric Cable TV & Communications, and Wehrung\u2019s, in partnership with Wesley Works<\/em>. Adding to the holiday magic, Santa\u2019s reindeer will be joining him, courtesy\u00a0of B&B Custom Pools, First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, and Embassy Bank.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thanks to\u00a0McDonald\u2019s of Emmaus and Burkholder\u2019s HVAC<\/em>, festive vocals will fill the air with live holiday music from 4:00PM to 6:00PM, creating a cheerful atmosphere as families enjoy the nonprofit sponsored activities throughout the park and enlightened hayrides.<\/p>\n

The celebration will commence with the grand finale: a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30PM! This highly anticipated moment was made possible by\u00a0New Tripoli Bank, Mid-Atlantic Technology Professionals, St. Ann School, U-Haul, and AFC Urgent Care<\/em>, and will bring the community together to officially kick off the holiday season in Emmaus.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach year, the Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration brings our community together to embrace the warmth and joy of the season,\u201d shared Jessica O’Donnell-Gower, Executive Vice President of the Affiliated Chambers, Easton & Phillipsburg Area Initiatives, and Northern Tier. \u201cWith festive activities, local shopping, and joyful entertainment, we are thrilled to offer families and friends a chance to create unforgettable memories. We\u2019re excited to host this special celebration once again and share it with our beloved community we hold so dear to our hearts!\u201d<\/p>\n

For additional event information, please visit\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Whether exploring the Cheers Trail or making memories at Triangle Park, Emmaus offers something special for everyone this holiday season!<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, December 7, 2024 \u2013 12:00PM to 7:00PM<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Emmaus Triangle Park 342 Main St Emmaus, PA 18049\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pricing:\u00a0<\/strong>This event is free to the public<\/p>\n

Sponsors: \u00a0<\/strong>ServPro of Allentown & Western Lehigh County, Kleckner & Sons Appliances – Emmaus, E.F. Butz Insurance Agency, Wehrung\u2019s, Guardian Storage Lower Macungie, Gross McGinley, B&B Custom Pools, Burkholder\u2019s Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Edward Jones Investments, First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, Embassy Bank, McDonald\u2019s of Emmaus, AI Orthodontics, Service Electric Cable TV & Communications, Lehigh Commons, New Tripoli, Mid Atlantic Technology Professionals, St. Ann School, U-Haul, Kappe Associates, AFC Urgent Care \u2013 Lower Macungie, Truist Bank, Ott Consulting, Whitetail Disposal, Patrick McNealis Insurance and Financial Group, QNB Bank, and Envirotech Pest Solutions.<\/p>\n

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About the Chamber:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area.\u00a0 We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises.\u00a0 With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.<\/em><\/p>\n

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