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| Santa's House coming together nicely at 1927 Cumberland Ave. |
Middlesborough, Kentucky - Signs of the Christmas holiday
are everywhere in downtown Middlesboro. The big tree is up downtown, Santa has
been given a new house on Fountain Square, and over 50 entries are getting
ready for the Christmas Parade this Saturday at 3pm.
Volunteers from Discover Downtown Middlesboro have once
again taken the lead organizing not only the parade, but also decorations to
give the downtown a festive look and feel. Keith Nagle, DDM President said, “We
are happy to invite people downtown this time of year to enjoy a one-of-a kind
community celebration.”
A Tree Lighting is being planned for Friday, December 6 at
6pm in Fountain Square. In case of rain the location will be at Santa’s House
at 1927 Cumberland Ave. Featured people and groups will include Kentucky
Senator Brandon Smith, local singer Jade Robertson,and Middlesboro Elementary School Principal Dr.
Tony Maxwell. Area choirs, churches, and Ms. Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival
Queen Brooke Gibbs will also participate.
The Middlesboro Christmas Parade will start promptly at 3pm
on Saturday, December 7. The theme of the parade this year is “An Old Fashioned
Christmas.” People are encouraged to line the parade route along Cumberland Ave
between 15th and 21st Street. Bleachers will be on
Fountain Square and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
A storefront at 1927 Cumberland Ave has been converted into
Santa’s House for kids and families to visit with Santa Claus. Visitation will
be open immediately after the parade on December 7, and again on December 13,
14, 20, and 21 starting at 5pm each night. Building owner Mack Yoakum
generously donated the space for Santa’s House.
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| A student from LMU painting the window at JRS Restaurant Corp. on Cumberland Ave. |
Building on a successful window painting project last year,
this year faculty and students from Lincoln Memorial University and the
Middlesboro High School Key Club have painted holiday scenes on storefront
windows. Be sure to come out and see the festive scenes that they create.
Sponsors for the Christmas celebration this year include Commercial Bank, Community
Trust Bank, First State Financial, Home Federal Bank, Danny J Luttrell Insurance, and Southeast Eye
Associates. Generous contributions have also been made by Ike Slusher, Dr.
Kenneth Smith, Larry Brooks, and Steve Obermann. Local businesses that have
made in-kind donations include Jim Brown Supply providing the lift to decorate
the tree, JR Hoe & Sons giving the trailer for the stage, and East End
Pawn, Mikel’s Pharmacy, Three States Printing, and Walmart.
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| Susannah Cadle with Antique & Modern Jewelry putting finishing touches on her Christmas display. |
Assisting in our fundraising efforts is the Fund for the
Arts based in Louisville and their Power2Give website. Every dollar that local
people give will be matched by an additional dollar from LG&E and KU
Energy. Donna Smith, Organization Committee Chair said “We encourage folks to
make a donation today to make this Christmas a special one for everyone
involved.”
A link to
the Power2Give website is here:
Contact:
Isaac D. Kremer, Executive Director
Discover Downtown Middlesboro
(606) 248-6155
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