Ho, Ho, Ho--The holidays in Annapolis begin tonight, don't miss these events!

Published: Sun, 11/30/14

Holiday Magic

There is something magical about Annapolis during the holidays. The tourist crowds, as much as we love them, are gone. You see friends and neighbors who you may not have seen in a while, and the local businesses go all out to transform downtown into a magical place.

The holidays also brings fantastic events for us--Small Business Saturday, The Grand Illumination, Midnight Madness (I and II), Eleventh Hour, the Army-Navy Game, the Military Bowl, New Years Eve, and much, much more!

Is it any wonder why Travel + Leisure selected Annapolis as one of the Best Towns For The Holidays?

And to be honest, none of this would not be possible without the support of our locally owned businesses who are here for us 365 days a year. We love our town, so let's make an extra push to support our local businesses this holiday season!

And a huge tip of the hat to a few that coordinated this magic--maybe we can call them the wizards of the wonderland.....

See you with Santa!

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GRAND ILLUMINATION

He's coming!! He's coming!! We are never sure if he will come by boat, by sleigh, or by trolley, but you can be sure that Santa Claus will be coming to Annapolis tonight!

It all starts at 5:30pm tonight at Hopkins Plaza adjacent to the Market House. Choirs, hot chocolate, a sampling of some Nutcracker Ballet from Zachary's Jewelers, and great neighbors all coming together to usher in the holiday season!

Oh, and the tree! Homestead Gardens has been busy decorating the donated tree which will be be lit tonight at the Grand Illumination when Mayor Pantelides throws the switch!

Stick around after the lighting and have dinner in one of our fantastic restaurants or stop by some of the stores that will be open!

Midnight Madness

Thursday

December 4th

Plan an early dinner on Thursday--better yet, plan one out in Annapolis as the first Midnight Madness kicks off. All of our stores downtown will be staying open till midnight stocked to the brim with the perfect holiday gift! Many will have treats for the shoppers--wine, hot chocolate, cookies!

But it not just about the stores. Stop by the Pocket Park and enter to win the Rock N Stockin' from WRNR and the Annapolis Business Association. Stroll the streets for plenty of entertainment! And make sure to get a selfie in Snowflake Alley--it's new!

Line Up for December 4: St. Anne’s School Chorus, Old Mill High School Steel Drum Band, Chasing Verity, Sons of the Severn Chorus, Cousin Eddie, The Salvation Army Band, WNAV and WRNR.

This is a great night where neighbors and friends from far and wide come together.

And fear not, if yo miss it this week, there will be another one on the 11th. And the Eleventh Hour (stores open till 11pm) on the 18th!