Newsletter Date: December 1, 2016    |    Newsletter Issue 354



Holiday Window Decorating Contest
Cast Your Vote!



Vote for your favorite window decoration below! We are pleased to announce
the return of the Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest!


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NYE Ball Drop
Downtown Fort Wayne


A first of its kind ball drop is set to take place in downtown Fort Wayne to usher in 2017. The event, announced on Tuesday, will feature music, fireworks and an LED tower to highlight the countdown to the New Year.

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Holiday Warehouse Sale
House of Furniture


Don't pass up this great deal!  30% Off everything in the Warehouse and the House. 

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Holly Trolley Recap
Downtown Businesses


For Shop Small Saturday, Fort Wayne's Downtown Improvement District offered free trolley rides around the downtown area and beyond to take shoppers to the small businesses.

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Festival of Gingerbread
The History Center


The Festival of Gingerbread attracts crowds who come to view the creations of individuals of all ages, families and professionals. Over 100 creations made of edible materials by persons ranging in age from pre-schoolers to adults including professional chefs are featured.

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Holiday Open House
Downtown Improvement District


Join us for a fun and informative open house. We invite the fantastic partners and volunteers who have supported us through the year to join us for a casual review of 2016 accomplishments and preview of some of our 2017 initiatives.

Arena Plans
Downtown Fort Wayne


The Allen County-Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board this morning heeded advice from city and county officials and hired consultants to take a closer look at financial and legal aspects of a proposed downtown arena.
Santa Claus Photos 
Night of Lights 2016


Have a look at the Santa Claus photos from Night of Lights 2016. If you were brave enough to fight the weather and have a picture with Santa, you'll find your photo here. Be sure to tag yourself and your friends!

Die Hard/Batman Returns
Cinema Center


Cinema Center will be showing Die Hard and Batman Returns on December 16 and December 17.

HolidayFest 2016
Continues into December


Whether keeping or starting a holiday tradition, join us for HolidayFest in beautiful Downtown Fort Wayne. HolidayFest continues through the end of the year with performances, festivals, art events, Holly Trolley Shopping, and much more.

 
Downtown Gateway Feature


Jingle Bell Jazz
The Philmore on Broadway



It's the most wonderful time of the year! In Jingle Bell Jazz, the Heartland Vocal Artists perform holiday favorites in pop and vocal jazz styles. Regardless of the weather outside, the music inside will be delightful! A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.


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