Even though there is no snow on the ground, Christmas is approaching fast. The Downtown BIZ has so much planned the weeks leading up to xmas. Best part of it all, is free, and win seem to be a large part of the festivities.

Here is a schedule from Downtown BIZ’s
site:

Friday December 4: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Heart of the Holidays Kick off Celebration FREE!

* FREE! Horse-drawn Carriage Rides on Portage Ave (complete with historical tour!)
* FREE! Hot Chocolate in Air Canada Park (355 Portage Ave)
* FREE! Visit with Father Christmas in Air Canada Park
* Christmas Carolers in Air Canada Park, 6:00-7:00pm
* Winter Bonfire in Air Canada Park
* Prizes and Giveaways in Air Canada Park
* Free Parking in Millennium Library & Shops of Winnipeg Square Parkades to all event attendees
* Air Canada Park Lighting – to be maintained throughout December
* Heart of the Holidays Mixer @ Rinkside Restaurant & Bar, 5:00-6:30pm

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Saturday December 5: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

* FREE! Horse-drawn Carriage Rides on Portage Ave (complete with historical tour!)
* FREE! Hot Chocolate in Air Canada Park (355 Portage Ave)
* Prizes and Giveaways in Air Canada Park
* Visit with Father Christmas in Air Canada Park
* Heart of the Holidays Craft Markets in Manitoba Hydro & Portage Place
* Holiday Choir Performances in Manitoba Hydro (See schedule below)
* Free Parking in Millennium Library & Shops of Winnipeg Square Parkades to all event attendees

Monday December 7 – Friday December 11: 11:30am – 1:30pm

* FREE! Hot Chocolate on Graham Ave outside Manitoba Hydro
* Heart of the Holidays Winter Markets in Manitoba Hydro & Portage Place

Saturday December 12: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

* FREE! Horse-drawn Carriage Rides on Portage Ave (complete with historical tour!)
* FREE! Hot Chocolate in Air Canada Park (355 Portage Ave)
* Prizes and Giveaways in Air Canada Park
* Visit with Father Christmas in Air Canada Park
* Heart of the Holidays Winter Markets in MB Hydro & Portage Place
* Holiday Choir Performances in Manitoba Hydro (See schedule below)
* Free Parking in Millennium Library & Shops of Winnipeg Square Parkades to all event attendees

Heart of the Holidays Performance Series Schedule
At Manitoba Hydro, 360 Portage Avenue, First floor galleria

Saturday, December 5
1:00pm – The Community Singers
Community Choir, Festive

2:00pm – Sweet Adelines International, Assinaboine Chapter
Community Choir, Festive

3:00pm – Winnipeg Children’s Choir
Children’s Choir, Festive

4:00pm – The Clifton Bells
Hand Bells Program, Festive, Hand Bells, School

Saturday, December 12
1:00pm – The Seven Oaks Incredibows
7 Oaks Middle School Violin Program, Festive, Fiddle, School

2:00pm – The Seine Singers
Community Womens Choir, Festive

3:00pm – Winkler Elementary School Grade 4-6 Volunteer Choir
Children’s Choir, Festive, School

4:00pm – Rainbow Harmony Project
Community Choir, Festive

For more info contact Lola at lola@downtownwinnipegbiz.com or check out the event on facebook.

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