Christmas coming to Main Street in Weirton
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WEIRTON - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Weirton.
The community will welcome the holiday season next weekend, with residents and visitors alike invited to take part in a variety of holiday-themed activities as part of the seventh-annual Christmas on Main Street.
"As you know, Christmas comes first on Main Street in Weirton, and we love that," said Coty Shingle, director of Weirton Parks and a member of the Weirton Festival Committee. "
Organized by the Weirton Festival Committee, the event is set to kick off at 1 p.m., Nov. 21, with plans for an afternoon of live music, vendors, activities, and a few other surprises, all culminated at 7 p.m. with the lighting of the Christmas tree located in front of the Millsop Community Center and a fireworks display.
"Everything is free," Festival Committee member Brandy Brock said.
There will be ice skating, train rides, a carousel, as well as appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with inflatable attractions, face painting, food trucks, and performances by area musicians, choirs and dance schools.
This year, the Mary H. Weir Public Library will be open to attendees of Christmas on Main Street, offering cookie decorating and a storybook nook in the lower level activity room from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A full lineup of entertainment is being finalized.
In addition, to emphasize the spirit of giving connected with the holiday season, the City of Weirton is in the midst of its annual Toy and Food Drive, with donation boxes located at the Weirton Municipal Building, the Mary H. Weir Public Library, and the Millsop Community Center.
The collection will continue through Dec. 4, with all donations of non-perishable food items going to the Community Bread Basket, and all toy contributions going to the Salvation Army.
(Howell can be contacted at chowell@weirtondailytimes.com)