Holiday Preview
By Chris Murphy
If you thought 2024 went by fast, wait until you experience the next 60 days. The Harvest and Holiday season is always so great here in our area, so let’s look ahead to the magic that is in store this holiday season! ModestoView will be making downtown sparkle and snow with Rockin’ Holiday and we are excited for everything happening from concerts to ice skating. This is just a sampling of what’s happening so check www.modestoview.com for calendar updates.
Be in the Parade
One of Modesto’s best holiday traditions is the annual Celebration of Lights Parade. This year’s theme is “Downtown Disco”. This glitter and mirror ball parade starts December 7th at 5:30 PM as it snakes through downtown down I St, 10th St and back up J Street. Make sure you get your spot along the route and your fave restaurant patios will fill up fast so don’t miss out. The Rockin’ Tree lighting happens immediately following the parade in 10th St Plaza. You can be IN the parade. Feeling creative and want to promote your company or organization? Get your float application in right away and get that disco boogie going. www.modestogov.com/553/Holiday-Parade<www.modestogov.com/553/Holiday-Parade>
Rockin’ Holiday!
Rockin’ Holiday Live with Music, Snow, and Rockin’ Santa and his elves will be there every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6-9 starting December 7th. Join the festivities in 10th Street Plaza immediately following the parade for the inaugural tree lighting of the year! See all the latest info at @rockinholiday on Facebook and Instagram. See full article on page <
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Modesto On Ice
Ice skating in Downtown Modesto is back! ModestoView and Sierra Pacific are proud sponsors again for the re-opening of this great family and fun event. Skating sessions are daily from November from November 23 all the way through January 20th. There will be many theme nights, group skates and it is really easy to learn how to skate. Of course, the hot cocoa and snack bar at the rink is amazing and it is always nice on the ice with the huge covered tent. You can sign up, do your waivers and schedule your ice time at www.modestoonice.com<www.modestoonice.com>
Rat Pack Christmas at the State
Matt “Sinatra” Henderson’s annual Rat Pack Revue with friends Dave and David Halverson, Ann and Katie Kline and song and dance teams is the unofficial season opener. This is a free show so take the afternoon off, settle in the vintage State Theatre, get a State cocktail and get ready for the crooning. There is also a Veteran celebration. 2 pm December 5, State Theatre
Community Christmas Tree
Are you busy, out of time, but still want to help families in need make a special Christmas? Please head to Vintage Faire Mall and visit the Community Christmas Tree. There are over 200 families that could use your help. As a direct result of this partnership project, approximately 2,000 youth in Modesto this year will receive Christmas gifts. For most of these children, the gifts they receive through this project are the ONLY gifts that they receive for Christmas. Shop for a gift and drop it off, or donate and they will shop for you. It is so easy to make a special day for someone that needs it. Thank you to the Modesto Sunrise Rotary and Soroptimist Clubs for their great efforts. The Giving Tree Kiosk on the 2ndfloor above Santa’s Village at Vintage Faire is staffed by Soroptimist members and volunteers – opens on “Black” Friday, November 29th and closes on December 18th at 8:00 PM.
Donations Mail to: Community Christmas Tree
PO Box 578639
Modesto, CA 95357
OR Venmo at: Community-ChristmasTree
This month – Modesto Sing-A-Long “Messiah”
Trinity United Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 3 – 5 p.m.
Do you want to sing along with one of the most famous pieces of choral music ever, the “Messiah”? Join your fellow vocalists on Nov. 24 to sing along with the chorus. The “Messiah” singalong is free of charge to participants; however, please consider a freewill donation which ALMOST covers the cost of the program. Scores will be available there, but please bring your own if you have it. If you would like to assist or sponsor, please contact Denise Nordell, via facebook or at dnordell@sbcglobal.net<mailto:dnordell@sbcglobal.net>. www.facebook.com/ModestoSingalongMessiah/<www.facebook.com/ModestoSingalongMessiah/>
Let Us Know!
Get your event in the ModestoView Calendar
If you know of something else going on, email us ASAP and we will add it to our calendar
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