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2021 EASTPORT YACHT CLUB LIGHTS PARADE Saturday, December 11th 6-8 pm Sponsored by Long & Foster Real Estate, Eastport Office
Artist Charles Lawrance photo by Alison Harbaugh
Charles Lawrance and the Downtown Christmas Tree
Annapolis Christmas Tree with artists ornaments, courtesy Erik Evans In the spirit of keeping it local, the Downtown Annapolis Partnership has selected local artist Charles Lawrance to design this year’s ornaments for the downtown Annapolis Christmas tree. Charles is known for his nautical-inspired artwork. Many are familiar with his murals that can be found in Baltimore and locally inside Luna Blu Ristorante Italiano and O’Learys Seafood Restaurant. His studio FinArt is located in the Annapolis Design District at ArtFarm. Charles Lawrance is designing the ornaments for the downtown Annapolis Christmas tree with a nautical theme that will reflect his nautical style of art. The 24 foot tall Christmas tree was purchased locally from Diehl’s Produce in Eastport and has was installed by Annapolisbased Garden Girls Landscaping starting on November 22nd. The Grand Illumination
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of the Christmas Tree was hosted by the Annapolis Jaycees on Sunday evening November 28th on Market Space in downtown Annapolis. The downtown Annapolis Menorah lighting and Menorah Parade of Lights was also held that evening. This year’s Christmas Tree sponsor is the South Annapolis Yacht Centre. They will be at the Christmas tree during all three Midnight Madness events this year (December 2nd, 9th, and 16th) to collect new toys and books for local children. Erik Evans the Executive Director of the Downtown Annapolis Partnership said “The Downtown Annapolis Partnership is excited to work with local artists, kids, and sponsors that are all working together with us to make Annapolis magical for all this holiday season.” Additional sponsors of this year’s downtown holiday decorations include Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis, The City of Annapolis, RBC Wealth Management, Zachary’s Jewelers, and others. The public can meet Charles Lawrance at the Grand Illumination event and on select days at his new exhibit at 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar and Gallery during the month of December. The exhibit is open throughout December including during all three Midnight Madness events. Ornaments on this year’s Christmas tree will be available for purchase directly from the artist and can be picked up after the holiday season.
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade is celebrating 39 years of their Lights Parade this year. Each year the parade illuminates the Annapolis waterfront with up to forty boats of all shapes and sizes—both power and sail—brightly decorated with thousands of lights and crewed by jolly revelers. Two fleets participate and switch places mid-event: one circling in front of Eastport, the City Dock and the Naval Academy seawall, the other circling the length of Spa Creek, inside the bridge. This festive maritime event is great fun for the entire family. Twenty to thirty thousand people line the waterfront each year to watch this glittering holiday parade. Where to watch information is available online: www.eastportyc.org/lights-parade. This year the parade will also be filmed by drone and a video of the event will be made available to the public shortly after the parade.
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AT THE BEACH
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Town of North Beach is transformed for the season with twinkling lights and Christmas displays. You can enjoy the magic of the holidays all season long! From caroling and campfires, to a movie and the magic that Santa will bring, Christmas shines brightest in North Beach!
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Christmas Campfire| 5:30-7pm | On the Beach
RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS ARE INVITED TO WARM UP AROUND THE CAMPFIRE AND ENJOY HOT CHOCOLATE WHILE YOU ROAST MARSHMALLOWS!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie | 5:30-7:30pm | On the Beach
DRESS FOR COOL WEATHER BY LAYERING YOUR COZY HOLIDAY SHADES LIKE RED AND GREEN. BRING YOUR CHAIR OR BLANKET TO GET COMFY ON THE BEACH TO WATCH THIS CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MOVIE.
Santa Claus is Cruisin’ the Town | 1-3pm | Around Town SANTA WILL TRADE IN HIS SLEIGH FOR A DAY TO GOLF CART AROUND TOWN! COME OUT TO VISIT WHEN YOU SEE HIM MAKING HIS WAY DOWN YOUR STREET!
Christmas Campfire| 5:30-7pm | On the Beach RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS ARE INVITED TO WARM UP AROUND THE CAMPFIRE AND ENJOY HOT CHOCOLATE WHILE YOU ROAST MARSHMALLOWS! THE TOWN CHRISTMAS TREE AND FESTIVE
ALL DISPLAYS SERVE AS THE PERFECT BACKGROUND FOR YOUR FAMILY’S CHRISTMAS PHOTOS. SEASON INDULGE IN SAVORY DELIGHTS, SWEET TREATS AND HOLIDAY BEVERAGES AROUND TOWN. DON’T FORGET TO START AND FINISH YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT OUR CHARMING SHOPS. SCAN QR CODE FOR MAP OF THE TOWN AND BUSINESS INFORMATION.
To learn more about events in downtown Annapolis visit: www downtown annapolispartnership.org/annapolis-events
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