Santa’s Parade and Tree Lighting
November 29, 2024 – Parade Starts at 4:30pm
McMinnville is one of Santa’s Favorite Stops!
Gather with friends, family, and well – everyone! – on Historic Third Street the day after Thanksgiving to usher in the holiday season. The festive and friendly environment is holiday-rific as we welcome Santa to McMinnville with a sleigh full of holiday spirit!
Merry McMinnville: Scratch & Win!
November 9, 2024- December 31, 2024
Shop Small, Win Big!
The Merry McMinnville “Scratch & Win” promotion is created by The McMinnville Downtown Association to encourage shoppers to buy local during the holiday season. Customers are rewarded for “shopping small” through a scratch off reward program.
HOW IT WORKS:
Between November 9th 2024 and December 31st 2024, customers earn one scratch-off ticket when making a purchase of $25+ at participating retailers. Tickets are scratched to reveal prizes. Prizes are redeemed at the participating retailer indicated on the winning ticket.
Presented by:
Winning Prizes Donated From These Members:
- Accessory Appeal
- Acorn to Oak
- Alchemist’s Jam
- A-Tuscan Estate
- Bierly Brewing
- Bjornson Wines
- Blue Moon
- Brittain Vineyards
- Chris James Cellars
- Coleman Vineyard
- Cupcake Couture
- Currents Gallery
- Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
- Flag and Wire Coffee
- Gallery Theater
- Gerabaldi Cellars
- Honey Pie Pizza
- Harvest Fresh
- Hayward
- Heater Allen
- Hopscotch Toys
- Humble Spirit
- Inner Oasis
- Jacob Williams Winery
- Joysticks Arcade
- La Bella Casa
- Left By West
- Loft and Lies
- Mac Area Chamber of Commerce
- McMenamins Hotel Oregon
- McMinnville Antiques Mall
- Mes Amies
- Montinore
- Humble Spirit
- Inner Oasis
- Jacob Williams Winery
- Joysticks Arcade
- La Bella Casa
- Left By West
- Loft and Lies
- Mac Area Chamber of Commerce
- McMenamins Hotel Oregon
- McMinnville Antiques Mall
- Mes Amies
- Montinore
- Nash & Nichol
- NW Food & Gifts
- Oregon Stationers
- Pike Road
- Pinot Vista
- R Stuart Winery
- Serendipity Ice Cream
- Shoemates Footwear
- Terra Vina Wine Bar
- The Grove
- Third Street Books
- Third Street Oil & Vinegar
- Troon Vineyard McMinnville
- Two Dogs Taphouse
- Union Block
- Velvet Monkey Tea Shop
- Village Provisions
- Vintage on Third
- Visit McMinnville
- Wellspent Market
- WildWood Cafe
- Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Yamhill Valley Vineyards
- Youngberg Hill
Santa Pictures At The Cozine
December 14, 2024 2pm-5pm
Join Santa at his McMinnville Workshop, The Cozine House!
Join us on December 14th from 2pm-5pm at the Historic Cozine House for pictures with Santa! $10 per photo, and a free candy cane from Santa with each purchase!
Presented by:
Holiday Window Display Contest!
December 1, 2024- January 1, 2025
Display your holiday cheer!
Decorate your business for the Holiday Season! Get creative and deck your halls with your festive best! Voting will begin December 9th, 2024 and conclude January 1st, 2025. Winners will be announced January 3rd, 2025. Winners will receive: 1st Place ($100 MacBucks gift card) 2nd Place (4$75 MackBucks gift card) 3rd Place ($50 MacBucks gift card)
HOLIDAY WINDOW DISPLAY CONTEST (MEMBERS ONLY)
Get into the holiday spirit by decorating your storefront for your chance to win!
TIMELINE:
Registration deadline is 11/29. Entries must be installed by December 1st, and remain installed through January 1st, although they may stay up longer. The public will pick the winners in an online survey. Winners (and prizes!) will be announced on January 3rd.
THEME:
Use your imagination – traditional, humorous or contemporary – and be creative! Depict a favorite fairy tale, a winter wonderland, or any other holiday symbol– the possibilities are endless! Remember, this is a community celebration. The goal is to generate good will and a festive atmosphere. No political, off-color or profane displays will be allowed.
DISCLAIMERS:
The McMinnville Downtown Association and its agents may use photographs of and stories about the display as well as information contained in this entry form for publicity and promotion of the event. The McMinnville Downtown Association assumes no responsibility for the display or its pieces.
QUESTIONS?
503-472-3605 | info@downtownmcminnville.com
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Santa’s Parade Route
