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Wassail Weekend
Friday, December 1 6:15- 9:00 p.m. Festivities marking the opening of the Holiday Season in Old Town: Ringing of church bells Ceremonial lighting of the Christmas Tree by Mayor and Mrs. Fitch accompanied by the P.B. Smith School elves Hay-wagon rides Musical performances by area schools Food Vendors Arrival of Santa Claus accompanied by the Nutcracker Sugar Plum Fairies Opening of GumDrop Square by Santa Claus* Shops in Old Town open until 9p.m. Saturday, December 2 Annual Christmas Parade in Old Town, 10a.m. (The Optimist Club) until 1p.m. Sunday, December 3 Old Town Merchants Holiday Open House, Noon4p.m.
*GumDrop Square, 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Bed & Breakfast Holiday Tour
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