Princess Anne celebrates!

 (Crisfield-Somerset County Times)

Several events Dec. 10 culminate with parade in Princess Anne

PRINCESS ANNE — This Saturday, Dec. 10 will be busy with holiday festivities in downtown Princess Anne.

The Town of Princess Anne, the Princess Anne Chamber of Commerce, and Main Street Princess Anne are working together to ensure plenty of Christmas-themed fun for families and holiday shoppers.

The Princess Anne Craft Fair and Market will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Company. Over a dozen vendors will be on hand, featuring local art, handmade jewelry, home decor, and health and beauty items.

Less than a block away, Santa will available for visits and photographs in the historic Election House, located in Manokin River Park, from noon until 3 p.m.

Free horse-drawn carriage rides will also be available, leaving from Manokin River Park and walking through the historic district.

Hot chocolate and Christmas movies will be playing on an outdoor screen. From 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., Squeaky’s Cafe is hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Shop with vendors offering a variety of holiday gifts, fresh eggs and honey, beauty products, jewelry and more.

Throughout the day, Main Street District businesses will be open and welcoming holiday shoppers. The downtown district is trimmed with holiday lights and banners and the Christmas tree, on the courthouse lawn, features ornaments made by Princess Anne Elementary school students.

As the day wanes, the Chamber of Commerce will kick off the annual Christmas Parade a 6 p.m. Hosting the parade at night is a first for Princess Anne. Follow the Main Street Princess Anne Facebook page for updates and details.