ELLICOTTVILLE’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL
Remember the Season
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Currently in its 23rd year, The Christmas Stroll was created to celebrate the Christmas Season. As Christians around the Globe unite as one to celebrate the birth of Christ; Join Ellicottville as the Village recreates “the Living Nativity”. Prepare yourself for a wonder of wonders as the Three Wise men bring gifts to the newborn child, making their way down Washington Street to the Ellicottville Gazebo which holds the stable and delivery of the new born King.

Saturday December 6, the Celebration gets under way at with a schedule of events for young and old; from 3:30 until 5:30 enjoy a tour of beautiful historic St. Johns Episcopalian Church, accompanied by seasonal Organ music and a spot for children to make Christmas ornaments. The beautiful stone Holy Name of Mary Church displays Nativity Sets. At 4 pm when jolly old Santa arrives with a Merry Ho, Ho, Ho at the 1887 building. From 4 pm until 530; Candy canes, Elves and Carolers will guide you to the Barn Restaurant to visit Mrs. Clause’s kitchen where she and her helpers will be serving cocoa and cookies. Throughout the afternoon our yearly Stroll visitor, a live camel, will amaze you as he walks up and down the village streets.

THE ANNUAL REINDOG PARADE EXPANDS…

This year MJ Brown owner and lover of a Newfoundland dog, and also coordinator of the Rein Dog Parade encouraged the Western New York Newfoundland Club to enter the parade. The exciting news is that they will make their debut this Saturday. MJ related to Special -E-Fects that there will be at least 15 Newfies in holiday garb and gear. Add fifteen Newfies to the mix and you know its going to be an exercise in entertainment.

As always this year’s Christmas Stroll will start with the Rein dog Parade, the parade starts at 4:30 but come early to enjoy the hysterically funny, comical pooch performance. All four legged friendly leashed dogs are invited to participate in the free parade. Gather around 4 pm between the Ellicottville Historical Society and the Post Office. Extra antler headgear will be available to dogs in need of them.