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December 1, 2016The Village of Scotia to Host 20th Annual Holiday on the Avenue
The 20th Annual Holiday on the Avenue, presented by Scotia Business Improvement District will be held Sunday, December 4th from 2:00 – 5:00 pm along Mohawk Avenue, the street will be closed from Route 50 to Sacandaga Road.
Holiday on the Avenue provides families the opportunity to shop in the Village of Scotia, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy local musicians and vendors, participate in chili tasting and cookie baking contests and much more. There will be free activities for the children, including a performance by The Puppet People, craft projects, pony rides, extravagant balloon creations and a horse drawn carriage ride.
Several musical performances will take place throughout the evening at inside venues as well as outside along Mohawk Avenue. Featured groups include ReVamped, the East Glenville Community Church, 1st Reformed Church of Scotia Bell Choir, Scotia-Glenville student groups, and carolers.
In addition, several non-profit organizations will have tables at the event including Relay for Life, Animal Protective Foundation, Fresh Air Fund, Health Literacy for All, and Girl Scouts.
See below for a schedule of events:
Saturday, December 3
2 PM – 3 PM – Cookie Contest Drop Off at Scotia Diner, 114 Mohawk Ave
Sunday, December 4
2 PM – Parade Kick Off
2 PM – 4 PM – Chili Tasting Contest (Various locations along Mohawk Ave)
2:15 PM – Scotia-Glenville Chamber Orchestra, 1st National Bank of Scotia, 201 Mohawk Ave
2:15 PM – Holiday Children’s Movie at Scotia Cinema, 117 Mohawk Ave.
2:30 PM – Complementary Children’s Self Defense Class at Academy of Okinawan Karate & Kung-Fu, 127 Mohawk Ave
2:30 PM – Cookie Contest Winner Announcements at Scotia Diner, 117 Mohawk Ave
2:30 PM – Revamped A Cappella at Village Green
3 PM – Stroller & Wagon Decorating Contest Judging at Village Green
3 PM – East Glenville Community Church Choir at 1st National Bank of Scotia, 201 Mohawk Ave
3:30 – Pai’s Taekwondo Demonstration – across from Cumberland Farms
4 PM – “Donny Elvis” Show at Scotia Cinema, 117 Mohawk Ave
4 PM – Puppet People Show – King’s Dancers, 105 Mohawk Ave
4 PM – 1st Reformed Church of Scotia Bell Choir, 1st National Bank of Scotia, 201 Mohawk Ave
4:30 – Chili Contest Winner Announcements at Village Green
5 PM – Village Tree Lighting Ceremony at Village Green
2 PM – 5 PM
Balloon Artists at City View Church, 132 Mohawk Ave & Nini’s Gourmet Panini’s, 127 Mohawk Ave
Pony Rides, 1st National Bank of Scotia Parking Lot, 201 Mohawk Ave
Maze, 1st National Bank of Scotia Parking Lot, 201 Mohawk Ave
Bounce Slide, 1st National Bank of Scotia Parking Lot, 201 Mohawk Ave
Santa & Mrs. Claus – corner of Rt. 50 and Mohawk Ave
Photo Booth – King’s Dancers, 105 Mohawk
Live Music at Payette’s Music Traders, 113 Mohawk Ave
Craft Activities – Various Locations
Vendors – Various Locations
Food & Beverages – Various Locations
*Activities and locations may be subject to change. Please visit Holiday On The Avenue Facebook page for updates and changes!
Come see what the Village of Scotia has to offer and celebrate the holiday season.
