Contributed by Ailis Vann, Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Join us the weekend of December 13th, 14th and 15th for Colony Christmas 2019. This spectacular celebration of both our winter holidays and our rich heritage is sure to bring a warmth of spirit that even a cold Palmer wind can’t beat! Stroll through our delightful winter garden, warm up with a hot meal at one of our fine local eateries, and take care of that pesky holiday shopping list with unique local gifts purveyed at our renowned craft fairs or any one of our amazing small businesses.
A variety of intriguing activities will be hosted throughout Palmer to entertain the young and the young-at-heart. Crafts? We have you covered. Concerts? You bet we have them! We’ll even have a 5ishk, so you can get your exercise in and justify all of the delicious holiday sweets you’ll find. And don’t miss your opportunity with Santa or the Matanuska Maid! Both will be in attendance, so don’t miss your chance to get a photo with either. We’ll have pony rides, horse-drawn carriage rides and reindeer appearances...oh my!
Keep the spirit going at the 2019 Parade of Lights, powered by MEA, which will be full of the community’s best in all their creative glory. You won’t want to miss this chance to see what colorful and creative floats will pass by the grandstand. You’d think we’d cap the night there, but wait, there’s more! Stick around after the parade to feast your eyes on the dazzling fireworks display brought to you by BP. If you’re still craving fun, community and holiday cheer, join us at the MTA Events Tent for a 2-hour concert from Boogie Shoes.
Make it a priority to bring the family to our cozy little town of Palmer and join us as we embrace the spirit of Christmas, and the spirit of our Colonists in a community celebration that’ll beat any winter’s chill.
Find a schedule of events and the parade application on our website: www.palmerchamber.org or check out “Colony Christmas Palmer Alaska” on Facebook.
