Bask in the Spirit of the Season During Media’s Holiday Stroll, Festival of Lights, Fun Run/Walk & Santa’s Parade (Nov. 25–27)

After you’ve had your fill of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie, turn your attention to the holidays with a weekend full of events in Media to celebrate the season. Check out the events below:

Holiday Stroll & Festival of Lights

Friday, November 25, and Saturday, November 26, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

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Presented by the Media Business Authority & Business Preservation Committee, the First Annual Holiday Stroll & Festival of Lights is a day full of holiday shopping and fun in downtown Media. Enjoy holiday lights and decorations while you stroll, shop and dine in downtown Media. There will be strolling musicians, holiday carolers, carriage rides, complimentary hot chocolate, cider and popcorn, complimentary gift wrapping (with a Media business retail receipt), a strolling mailman collecting letters for Santa and special sales and promotions at many Media businesses. At 5 p.m. the town and tree lights will be lit with help from the Hedgerow Theater. For more information about this event, please visit the event page on Facebook.

3rd Annual Santa’s Parade, Block Party and Fun Run/Walk

Sunday, November 27, 2:30 p.m.

santa-paradeMedia’s 3rd Annual Santa’s Parade and Fun Run/Walk is heading our way once again. Join thousands of your closest friends Sunday, November 27, at 5 p.m. along State Street to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus along with Christmas Around the World, Mummers, festive floats, musical acts, live reindeer and many more holiday surprises.

The parade is preceded by a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk along the parade route. This family-friendly event starts at 4 p.m. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. during a celebratory block party on State Street between Veterans Square and Orange Street. Runners and walkers are encouraged to dress in their holiday finest. Great prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.

The block party will feature live music by Jimmy Shoe & the Shine, dancing with Salsa in the Suburbs, Painting with a Twist, a roving photo booth to capture the day, hot chocolate and other delicious goodies, plus tons of giveaways for everyone! The admission “fee” is a donation for the Media Food Bank or an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots.

Last year’s event drew hundreds of runners and walkers decked out in holiday regalia, plus thousands of spectators who lined State Street for the main event. This year’s event promises to be even bigger and brighter. For more information about the Santa Parade, Fun Run/Walk and block party, please visit the Santa Parade online.

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  • Santa photo: Santa Parade and Fun Run/Walk