FELL’S POINT OLDE-TYME CHRISTMAS 2009

This just in:  Baltimore Orioles 1983 World Series MVP Rick Dempsey to light Fell's Point Christmas tree!

Hear ye, hear ye! A Miracle is unfolding on Main Street!

Remember back when the holiday season was actually fun? Well, so do we in Fell’s Point. We remember the days when folks bundled up to greet friends and neighbors as they strolled from shop to shop, exploring the wonders among merchants’ carefully selected wares. Carolers sang in the village square as the aroma of roasted chestnuts drifted through the air. Friends could wind their fingers around a cup of hot cider while watching ships sail by. What would you call that scene today? We call it a Fell’s Point Olde-Tyme Christmas.

The holiday season comes alive in the historic maritime neighborhood of Fell’s Point. You can shop day and night, savor lunch or dinner in a charming restaurant and take in the cozy nightlife in unique pubs and taverns. Fell’s Point has everything you need, including free on street parking and in three large garages. Say no to the malls, and enjoy holiday shopping the way it was meant to be.

Unique and delightful special events the first Saturday in December:

Saturday  December 5th

9:00 a.m.                            Festivities begin when St. Nicholas arrives at the Broadway Pier by tugboat, escorted by a fireboat. Follow him to Shucker's, 1629  Thames St., to enjoy Breakfast with St. Nick ($10 adults, $6 ages 5-14, unde 4 free) . call 410.522.5820 for details.

9:30 to 1:00 p.m.         Breakfast and pictures with St. Nick at Shuckers, 1629 Thames Street.

9:00 to 6:00 pm              Festive holiday themed vendors on Broadway Square, including:  Adela's, Sam's Kid, Berthas, holiday wreaths by Design by Nature, Maja, Saratoga Trunk, Food Fest (asian food), Linda Sew 'n Sew, and much, much more

Noon to 5pm          Gingerbread House making, Fell's Point Visitor's Center, 1724 Thames Street

Noon to 5:00 pm       6th annual Fell's Point Eggnog contest, 20 participating merchants throughout the neighborhood.  Pick up a ballot and map and participate wherever you see "Chug Here" signs!

2:00 pm -6:00 pm       Live Holiday Music on Broadway Square featuring Smooth Teaze, Joyous Voices and Anthony Brown

2:00 pm-6:00 pm    Horse drawn sleigh rides (snow or no snow), $5 per person, every 15 minutes. 

2:30 pm-4:30 pm     Michel Lisicky, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musician and author, will be signing his new book:  Hutzler's- Where Baltimore Shops.

3:00 pm-6:00 pm     Joyous Voices, strolling Victorian Christmas carolers wend their way through the quaint stone streets of Historic Fell’s Point. 

Noon to 3pm       Free gift wrapping at PNC Harbor East, 1000 Fleet Street.

5:00 pm-6:30 pm     Professor Horn's Punch & Judy Show, Broadway Pier at Thames Street

5:15 p.m.                       Lighting of the Great Tree on the village square , with special guest Rick Dempsey, 1983 World Series MVP accompanied by Christmas carols by Joyous Voices and Smooth Teaze.

6:00 p.m.                       Gather at the Foot of Broadway to watch the Parade of Lighted Boats, presented by the Fell’s Point Yacht Club, and listen to the Salvation Army Brass Band play favorite holiday tunes. 
            

                                                  Come! Enjoy an Olde-Tyme Christmas in Fell’s Point --
                                                                        Fells-Make your own history.

Fell's Point Main Street presents Fell’s Point Olde-Tyme Christmas. Visit http://www.fellspointmainstreet.org/ or call 410-675-8900 for specific events, times or more information. Fell’s Point Olde-Tyme Christmas is part of Baltimore's citywide neighborhood shopping event, Miracle on Main Street. To learn more, visit www.miracleonmainstreets.com.