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“What songs are you going to perform at the market? I’m going to do my best to drop by and see you perform at least once.” Hopefully she wasn’t wrong for assuming. Colton tended to perform at most local events and kitty always tried to support him. He was her cousin after all, though more like a brother in away because they grown up so close. “Are you bringing anyone home for family festivities at aunties house this year?” She looked at him curiously. “Your future niece or nephew also wants peppermint cookies so we’re gonna have to make a pitstop.”

“I may be biased, but I really think I&K construction is one of the best display. After the library’s of course. ” She was quick to tease him as they moved slowly through the park. “If one is us doesn’t win, it’s rigged.” She decided, taking a sip of the hot cocoa eddie had gotten her. “Next year we’ll have the baby with us. Isn’t that weird to think? Us going from a two to a three. You’ll have to get us matching I&K beanies.” She laughed, stopping for a moment when the baby kicked her in the ribs. Taking in a sharp breath she rubbed her side. “ OK, so you’re excited about this too good to know. Now maybe don’t break my ribs? I gave you a peppermint cookie earlier.” She teased her stomach. “Let me see your Hand.” The baby had been giving Eddie a hard time since it began to move, always slowing its kicks when he tried to feel. Kitty was determined though. “There’s no way you won’t be able to feel these.”

“We went all out this year, we’re determined to win the award for best parade float.  It’s a giant boat, and we can drive it from the inside so it’s gonna look like it’s sailing down Main Street.” Shelby proudly explained, stopping briefly to take a sip of spiked eggnog as they roamed through the winter market. “ I was wondering if you would wanna be one of our Beach Bunnies on the float?  I’m trying to recruit Luca gonna be the skipper, because I do not trust Jamey drive it, but he would make a great sailor.” She’d have to remember to ask him. “How are things with you and Colton? Have you gotten his present yet?”

WINTER WONDERLAND MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA 

Welcome to Bridgeport’s Winter Wonderland Market Extravaganza! At select times during the night, SNOAP will fall from the roofs on Main Street, giving the illusion that it’s really snowing! Food trucks and local entertainment will be set up around the court square. Big Al’s drive-in will be showing holiday assorted holiday classics. Free small popcorn and drink included!

All proceeds from the festivals admission will go towards Bridgeport’s toy drive in partnership with I & K Construction to ensure every child gets a toy this year!

Activities include:

Winter Market- Located on the south side of main-street. Local vendors sell handmade crafts and homemade jams & baked goods. Perfect place to find a unique one of a kind gift for that special someone.

Gingerbread house decorating- located inside the basement of city hall.

Snowy carriage rides- Share a fun filled journey with friends or a romantic moment with a special some one through the historic homes district. 

Holiday parade- filled with floats from local businesses representing their holiday cultures and customs! ( Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas ect ) Bring your children for holiday cheer!

Ice skating rink- located across from RICCI & CO finances.

Holiday town locomotive- take a train ride around the square! There’s free cookies and cocoa at the end!

Park Walkthrough- Check out the different light displays at the park that local business have procured. 

Cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus and elves- located next to Santa’s workshop on the quad.

Pictures with festive characters- Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf, the grinch! And more! - located next to the Courier office

Carols by candlelight- singing assorted holiday carols outside of the courthouse. 

Tour Santa’s work shop- write him a letter and pet and feed a real life Reindeer, courtesy of Rhodes Family Farms. 

Stage Performances: Local talent will be putting on small performances, Turning Pointe will be putting on a few variations from The Nutcracker.

Submission Contest

Festive holiday light decoration contest- Judged by long time winner Leanne Rhodes! (Send a photo of your characters front lawn all decorated  to represent their holiday traditions! Stop is the Rhodes house walk through, a must see this time of year!)