To kick off the holiday vacation for thousands of students in Hamilton County, EPB Fiber Optics and River City Company are partnering to present the “Winter Break Spectacular”, an afternoon of holiday themed activities in Miller Park on Friday, December 17th.
The event will begin at 1pm with activities for the entire family including holiday music, oversized games, soccer with Operation Get Active, balloon animals, and holiday treats including a hot chocolate bar by Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop. Additionally, the Pop-Up Project will perform a holiday dance and show attendees how to do some of their moves in a step and follow session.
Moving about the park will be the Playful Evolving Monsters, a group of puppeteers who will masterfully parade their giant 20-foot-tall creatures throughout the event. Attendees will have the option to create a sock puppet with Playful Evolving Monsters or build a kite with River City Kites for a minimal fee. Art 120 will be on Market Street with at least one Art Car along with Read 20 providing free books to children at the event.
The Winter Break Spectacular will culminate with a screening at sunset of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” starring Jim Carrey. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs for viewing the movie. Food trucks will be on site selling a variety of food and beverages throughout the entire event and movie.
Families who come out for the Winter Break Spectacular can also enjoy the EPB Holiday Windows located across the street from Miller Park in the street-facing windows of EPB’s downtown building along both Market and Broad Street. The theme for this year’s annual holiday display is “Chatta-who-ville.” The magical holiday scenes were created by EPB employees and STEM School Chattanooga students who are continuing a seasonal tradition that dates back to the 1940s.
“EPB invites the public to visit our EPB Holiday Windows all season long from Thanksgiving Day to Mon. Jan. 3rd,” said EPB’s Lauren Obermark. “We’re proud to bring this annual holiday tradition back to Chattanooga again this year to help our community get in the spirit of the season.”
“The Winter Break Spectacular is a perfect start to the holiday break for families. We are excited to partner with EPB Fiber Optics to offer a free event filled with art, music and entertainment along with showcasing local talent in Downtown Chattanooga,” stated Emily Mack, President & CEO of River City Company.
Event Details:
- Title: Winter Break Spectacular
- Price: Free
- Parking: Free Parking Available in EPB Garage on 10th Street
- Date: Friday, December 17, 2021
- Location: Miller Park – Market Street & Martin Luther King Blvd.
- Time: 1:00pm – 5:30pm - Holiday Activities, 5:45pm – Screening of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/416899913298547