Be swept back in time while visiting Old Historic Loveland on this special day. Everything from Jolly Ole' St. Nick and Mrs. Clause at the North Pole, to a live Nativity scene, to a Winter Wonderland!
Saturday Dec 13, 2014
Saturday, December 13 - 4-9 PM Historic Downtown Loveland Christmas in Loveland
This is the time of year that Loveland Businesses give back to the community. This complimentary event offered to the community draws over 3000 individuals each year and is Loveland's way of saying "Thank you for your Business!!"
Many of the same traditions will be available.
*9 AM 5K Run/Walk at Bob Ronker's Running Spot (Click here to Register)
*4:30 PM Holiday Parade from Shopper's Haven to Downtown Loveland (Click here to Register)
*Horse drawn carriages
*Hand decorated ornaments and annual Raku firing at Whistle Stop ClayWorks. Participate by glazing a commemorative ornament - come between 3:30-5:30 PM to glaze your ornament. Six Raku firings are scheduled, first loading at 4:30 PM and last at 7 PM.
*Children's polar express train to see Santa
*Live Nativity Scene courtesy of New Hope Baptist Church
*Santa and Mrs. Claus are located at Loveland Canoe & Kayak. They'll also have appearances by Buddy the Elf, kids ornament making, and a model train display.
*The Loveland Stage Company presents "Home for the Holidays" a one/haf hour variety show with singing and dancing. Fun for the whole family. Shows are at 5, 6 and 7 PM and are free.
*Elf Workshop by Branches Church - get your photo taken as an Elf!
*Christmas carolers and choirs on stage from 4:30-8:30 PM
*Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum will be decorared for a Victorian Christmas including a large collection of Creche Scenes from Grailville, several model trains, a collection of Santa's, and more! There will also be music, refreshments, gift shop open, and children's crafts in the log cabin. Catch an Express Horse Drawn Carriage.
*Art Studios on Main's Winter Art Show, music and refreshments - catch an Express Horse Drawn Carriage
*Photo Booths
*Pizazz Elves will be offering face painting and a snowman ornament craft
*Tano Bistro will provide White Chocolate Raspberry Bread Pudding and offering a spend $100 on gift cards, get $20
*Wassel, cookies, and restrooms available at Montgomery Cyclery
*Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
*Hot chocolate and apple cider
*Torch lit bridge
... and more!
New this year!
*There will be a 5K Fun Run at 9AM sponsored by Bob Ronker's. Wear your favorite Christmas outfit or reindeer antlers and join us for some holiday cheer! This is a festive event for the whole family! Surprises to follow. Register today - Click on 'Register Now' above! FREE to participate with canned goods donation to benefit The Loveland Initiative.
*There will be a Christmas Parade at 4:30PM from Shopper's Haven to Downtown Loveland (to sign-up to be in the parade click on the 'Register Now' button above).
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Street Banner Sponsor:
Carriage & Map Sponsors:
The Designed Exterior Showroom
Carriage Group Sponsors:
Event Sponsors:
Booth Vendors:
Date and Time
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Location
Click here to download and print the Map & Legend for Saturday's event.
