 (12/03/06) - Lock 3 Park’s Holidayfest continues with more
events, activities and music. Here’s what’s coming up this week at Lock 3:Children’s Lantern Parades
Friday & Saturdays, December 8 & 9 and December 15
&16
Lantern making begins at 5:30 pm in Lock 3’s
Kinderzone. Parades begin at 7 pm
Kids are invited to make their own lanterns and then let
their creations light the way as they join in a parade led by a 19 piece band visiting
from Akron’s sister-city of Chemnitz, Germany. A holiday tradition at Chriskindl
Markets throughout Germany, the lantern parades were a huge hit at Akron’s Chriskindl
Market in 2005. Click here for a detailed press release.
German Miner Band Performances
- Friday, December 8, 12:30 & 3:30 pm
- Saturday & Sunday, December 9& 10, 12:30 pm
- Friday and Saturday, December 15 & 16 12:30 & 3:30
- Sunday, December 17, 12:30 & 3:30 pm
A crowd favorite in 2005, this 19 piece German Miner Band
from Akron’s sister city of Chemnitz, performs in historical costumes reflecting
their region’s mining tradition. Their repertoire includes German music as well as
modern and classical favorites. In addition to their performances at Lock 3, the group
will perform as part of the Larry Wilgus Christmas Music Spectacular at the Civic Theatre,
December 8-10. Click here for a detailed press release.
Countdown to First Night Calendar
Marking the thirty-eight days between Thanksgiving and the
11th annual First Night Akron celebration on New Year’s Eve, each day,
view the dramatic and entertaining unveiling of a 6’ x 15’ panel decorated by a
local school or community group. The calendar covers the huge wall of the
O’Neil’s Parking Deck adjacent to Lock 3 Park. Click here for detailed press release.
Kinderzone
New at Lock 3 this winter, the Kinderzone offers hands-on
crafts and activities just for kids. Families can enjoy everything from sing-alongs with
Akron musician Rachel Roberts to special crafts featuring other cultures such as the
Buddhist celebration of Bohdi Day on Thursday, December 7. Click here for a detailed press release.
Celebrations of Diversity
Each Thursday at Lock 3 Park, celebrations highlighting
different cultures will be featured. On Thursday, December 7, the Buddhist celebration of
Bohdi Day is highlighted with a special activity in the Kinderzone from 5:30 – 6:30
pm. Click here for more info.
Holidayfest Trolley
Lock 3 isn’t the only place jam-packed with holiday
activities–there is a ton to see and do throughout Downtown Akron. Visitors can take
the FREE Holidayfest trolley to access event locations such as the Vertical Parade of
Homes at Northside, The Akron-Summit County Public Library, E.J. Thomas Hall and more. Click here for more info, including a trolley schedule and map.
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Contact:
Elizabeth Sheeler, Holidayfest Communications Director
elizabeth@holidayfest.org, 330.864.8862 |
