What is a Christmas Market? A German tradition that is 7 centuries old. (« Christkindlmarkt » in German) In the 90’s, this tradition spread and a lot of European cities started their own Christmas Market. It is a family, friends, children’s place where you can shop, eat, drink, attend some shows…
What do we need in a Christmas Market? Small chalets. Each chalet will be rent by a merchant or an exhibitor who will sell food, mulled wine, art, Christmas decoration and gifts, candies, regional products‌ Christmas Tree, Skating rink, Illuminated trees Estimated cost: between $40,000(small city) and $900,000 (Strasbourg)
W h at a r e t h e b e n e f i t s f o r Providence? Tourism => First and only Christmas Market in New England. Compared to the numbers of other big events, we can expect a lot of visitors. (Average of 40,000 people a night for the Waterfire, and 103,000 visitors for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Roger Williams Park) Enhance the brand image of Providence: creative, dynamic, cultural‌ Promoting regional products and talents: food, wine, art, craft, show‌
Where?
Current state
Christmas market layout
Dream land Meet Santa Santa’s Post Office: Write and post your wish letter to Santa Christmas stories at the Fairy tale house by an American Story Theatre Performer. Christmas workshop: build your own lantern Carousel
How does Dream land look like? Light arches rainbow shaped at each entrance. Different kind of Illuminated trees. Â
Schedule Monday-Thursday: 2pm to 9pm Friday-Saturday: 10am to 10pm Sunday: 10am to 9pm Children’s tales : weekdays => 5pm weekend => 2pm and 5pm
Big events Opening: Christmas Tree lightening ceremony Last Sunday before closing: Children’s lantern parade. Each Saturday: Christmas carols by Trinity Repertory Company
Communication Posters, Press, Radio, local TV‌ Website with a mobile version Social network: Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, Twitter and Youtube
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