Greetings!
Can you believe the Christmas Parade is already upon us? We hope you'll come out this Saturday and continue to
take advantage of all our Downtown has to offer throughout this Holiday season.
We're extending business hours until 8:30pm each Thursday in December. It's our hope that this will help all of you conveniently wrap up all your shopping purchases. Be sure to read below for more information about this great Downtown feature.
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Burlington Christmas Parade: This Saturday, 10am
 Bundle up and bring the kids Downtown this Saturday, November 20th, for the annual Burlington Christmas Parade. The festivities will being at 10am and go until the last float, band and dancer have made their way through the streets. Many of our Downtown bussiness will be open, so stick around afterward to knock out some of your holiday shopping. It's never too early to start!
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Join Us For Stress-Free Shopping Each
Thursday in December
 The holidays can be stressful, but shopping for loved ones shouldn't be! Come Downtown each Thursday in December and take advantage of extended business hours. Participating shops will be open until 8:30pm for your convenience.You won't have to wrangle for parking or deal with the masses, leaving you with time to enjoy quality customer service and pleasantries of the season. It's the personal touch of a Downtown shopping experience that helps make us an ideal destination.We're inviting you to rediscover Downtown Burlington this holiday season. While you're here on Thursdays, why not stay a while? Enjoy dinner or a drink and make a night of it! You might be surprised what you find.Visit Our Participating Businesses: Bella's House, The Gingham Daisy, The Glass Angel, J&L Bicycle Company, and The Parlour FloorDinner & Drinks: Anna's Thai Cafe, Zack's Hotdogs, Danny's Cafe, Boston's Sandwich Shop, The Rusted Bucket Tavern
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Decorate Your Windows For A Chance to Win!
If your business or office is located Downtown, we encourage you to decorate your windows with a holiday theme! All storefronts that are decorated by December 2nd will be entered into this years contest. There's $50 in Downtown Bucks at stake, so get creative with them.
Decorations aren't just great for you business, they're great for all of Downtown. The more people that participate, the more festive Downtown will look. This years winner will be announced at the Holiday Magic celebration occurring Friday, December 10th.
For more information about the contest, contact the BDC offices at 222-5002.
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Downtown Recycling Day to Change
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Come Hear Back Porch Orchestra This Friday!
 Back Porch Orchestra is coming back for round two at the Rusted Bucket Tavern this Friday. The first performance was very well received and we know the second one will be as well. The group plays a wide range of tunes, some original and some covers. Be sure to check this band out, they're fantastic! Music will start around 9pm and continue until the crowd is worn out.
The Rusted Bucket Tavern is located at 118 E. Davis St. Reminder: This venue is CASH ONLY.
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Downtown Events
11/19 - Back Porch Orchestra at the Rusted Bucket Tavern, 9pm (Cash Only event)
11/20 - Burlington Christmas Parade, 10am, Streets of Downtown
11/20 - Holiday Open House at the Gingham Daisy, 11am - 7pm
11/25 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
12/1 - The Parlour Floor opens for business, 133 E. Front Street
12/2 - Holiday Shop & Stroll: Extended Business Hours in Downtown Burlington, until 8:30 pm
12/2 - NEW Recycling Day for Downtown Burlington businesses and residents
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Upcoming BDC Meetings
*Out of respect for all of our hardworking volunteers, all committee meetings have been CANCELED for the month of December. Enjoy the holidays!*
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Holiday Magic Downtown: Friday, December 10th
This years Holiday Magic celebration will be held on the second Friday of December. We've brought back some great features form years past with with hopes of making the event better than ever.
The trolley will be providing visitors with rides, there will be Christmas Goats at the Glass Angel, multiple musical guests throughout Downtown, and horse drawn carriage rides.
Exact event times and participants are being finalized, but we're excited about this years event. As we find out specific information, we'll be sure to pass it along!
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Shop Downtown Business Before, During & After The Parade
The following businesses will be open during the Christmas Parade:
The Gingham Daisy, 102 E. Front St: Stop by for a Christmas Open House celebration starting at 11am Saturday. There will be refreshments and specials throughout the day.
The Perk-O-Later, 132 E. Davis St:
In conjunction with their 1 Year Anniversary, the coffee shop will be open and selling a wide variety of coffee products. Stop in a grab something refreshing!
Bella's House, 236 E. Front St:
Light refreshments will be served during the parade. Be sure to check out all of the new Christmas merchandise they have in stock.
Company Shops Market, 268 E. Front St:
Once again, Company Shops Market will be passing out hot cider to parade attendees and participants at the future site of the co-op. They'll be open before we know it!
H&K Bootery, 111 W. Davis St:
Downtown's oldest shoe store will be open for business at 9am Saturday. Be sure to stroll through before or after the parade.
Bj's Gifts, 418 S. Spring St:
The gift retailer will have regular business hours during the parade this weekend. Pop by after the parade to see all the new merchandise they have available for Christmas.
J&L Bicycle, 216 E. Front St:
Located right along the parade route, J&L will open at 10am. Whether it's for a kid or adult, the bike shop can help you with any of your holiday biking needs.
The Glass Angel, 224 E. Front St:
The shop will be be holding their usual Saturday stained glass classes and will be open for business at 10am. We really like their large, 3D snowflakes for holiday decorations. Be sure to stop in and check them out.
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