Join Alderwoman Nina Dawson at Midtown’s Annual Holiday Parade on December 22. Gather at 4:30pm at The Hodge Center, 15 Franklin Street to join children from Midtown neighborhoods and Christmas Carolers for a parade along Broadway’s shops and galleries. Meet Santa Claus at First Capital Barber, 585 Broadway for a Children’s Hat and Glove Giveaway. And, supporters donated $75 for local artists to decorate shop windows along the parade route.

A $100 prize will be awarded to the Holiday Storefront judged “Best” by the children! Participating merchants as of press time include: Broadway Arts Gallery, Art Bar, Sea Deli, Broadway Pizza, The (P)Optimism Shoppe/Yellow Dot Gallery, Roca Flora and First Capital Barber. Need more information? Want to donate to the Children’s Hat and Glove Giveaway or the Artist Window Decorating Fund? Just send a text to 845-616-8592.