"Old Fashioned Christmas Evening" in Pocomoke City, Maryland Part 2

Who would have thought about taking the parking lot across from city hall in downtown Pocomoke City and turning it into a evening of Christmas festivities?

Pocomoke City Mayor Bruce Morrison had the idea and in no time everyone downtown had ideas that when put all together,  turned into quite a magical night.  FREE was the keyword and with a meager donation of canned goods for the Samaritan Shelter one could have their choice of a host of yummy things to eat and drink.  Hotdogs, soda, hot cocoa, cider, mulled cider and even s'mores that seemed to be a big hit.

If you care to donate to the Samaritan Shelter in Pocomoke City......
You can still drop off canned and nonperishable foods at The Enchanted Florist downtown.



Barbara Tull and Don Holdren -
Were in charge of the free drinks



Pocomoke City Police Officer Ralph Corbin
with Marc Scher/ Owner of Scher's Bridal Shop
Downtown Pocomoke City



Marc and his helper

 I was unable to get photos of all the tents but every tent had it's own work cut out.  Hotdogs were going fast- the little kids and big kids were hungry.  There for a while there weren't enough marshmallows for the s'mores.........

I suppose the most asked question about the evening was "How do you build a bonfire in a parking lot?"  That was simple.  You call the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company.  They kept the bonfire burning all evening and at times pitched in to roast the marshmallows for the s'mores.  I sure was grateful for the warmth.  Those guys in the fire department can do anything and will do anything to help support the city. 





Pocomoke Vol. Fire Co. Chief Dicky Gladding
and Training Officer Keven Hall

 Entertainment for the evening certainly held alot of attention.  I wasn't able to get photos of the Pocomoke Elementary Afterschool Choir or The Larks.  The choir had already performed by the time we arrived.  The Larks were great....everyone seemed to enjoy them.

These children will be singing in a live performance at the Mar-Va Theater in the near future.

A Pocomoke City favorite, Sarah Bernstein entertained the crowd.  I admire anyone that can go on stage
in the cold and sing without shivering.  She was awesome. 

Pocomoke High School Show Choir were magnificent.

Wonderful selections  for entertainment.   I have to admit that the young voices win hands down for the simple fact that their voices seem to carry through the night air with such peace that Christmas spirit seemed to touch everyone even if you weren't paying attention..

How about those little red socks on the pony?  This was adorable and what I had waited for.  I have
never ridden in a horse drawn carriage.  But- and so many warned me- by the time I was ready for my
ride the little pony was cold and tired and had retired for the evening.  So, I still haven't ridden in a horse drawn carriage and I have added that to my "bucket list".  Those that did ride enjoyed themselves.

There's more........

We haven't even gotten to more of the  wonderful people of Pocomoke or Santa Claus yet-

OH- and the Mayor's famous tree!

There's more...............