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🎅✨ Missed Santa last Sunday? Don’t worry — he’s coming back!
Join us for a second chance to grab a magical holiday photo with Santa:

📅 Wednesday, December 10
🕠 5:30–7:00pm
📍 The Grand Hotel
🎁 Hosted & sponsored by Mo

“Oh, the audacity!” — the Grinch (probably), when he realizes how bright your house could be. 💚🎄
Prove to Mount Vernon you’ve got more holiday spirit than Whoville itself.

Just don’t ask us to judge between Max-approv

💻Welcome ENew Zone Computer Shop - Mount Vernon, Ohio to the Downtown e-Gift Card program!⌨

No need to head out of town for electronics and electronic repair, you can come to South Main Street and the friendly folks at ENew Zone will be glad to hel

Buddy checked the Naughty & Nice List… and it looks like anyone who doesn’t register for the Festival of Lights is skating dangerously close to the wrong side. 😬🎄

Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggins — light up your

Don’t be a “major award” spectator… become one! 🏆✨
Channel your inner Old Man Parker and create a display so iconic the whole city talks about it (lamp leg optional—but encouraged).

Register for the Festival of Lights

“KEVINNNNN!” — us, yelling at anyone who hasn’t registered for the Festival of Lights, sponsored by Knox Community Hospital, yet. 😂🎄

Don’t leave your holiday spirit home alone this year.
Whether your display is peacef

“IS YOUR HOUSE ON FIRE, CLARK?!” 🔌💡
If your holiday display gives Clark Griswold energy, we want YOU in the Festival of Lights, sponsored by Knox Community Hospital!
Let’s see those 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights shine Dec

There are quite a few shops/restaurants planning to be open for a bit today before/during/after the parade. This may not be a complete list, so check your favorite shops' pages for more info. Mount Vernon Downtown Merchants, planning to be open today

TODAY IS THE DAY! ❄️✨ Winter in Downtown, presented by Park National Bank, Mt Vernon Ohio: Once Upon a Holiday is HERE!

Join us in Downtown Mount Vernon for a full day of festive fun:
🎨 Holiday Artisan Market — 1–6pm | Grand Hotel Lower

💛 Thank you for shopping small this weekend!
Your support for our Mount Vernon Downtown Merchants keeps Mount Vernon thriving, and we’re so grateful for the love you show our local shops—not just on Small Business Saturday, but all seaso

Every dollar you spend locally does more than buy a gift—it fuels jobs, supports families, and strengthens Mount Vernon’s future.

🛒 This Small Business Saturday (and every day after!), choose local first.
Let’s keep our downtown v

As we kick off the holiday shopping season, take a stroll through Downtown Mount Vernon—grab a warm drink, enjoy the lights, explore unique shops, and discover gifts you can’t find anywhere else.

🎁 Make a weekend of it. Make it local.
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