Videos from the 2009 Stroll:

This video is of Santa lighting the trees and his trip via horse drawn carriage to the Boys and Girls Club to see the children

This video has Santa’s elves entertaining the children, music at the library, crafts at Serendipity, a shot of the carriage ride, and ice sculptures at Avidia Bank

Hudson Downtown Holiday Stroll

The annual Hudson Downtown Holiday Stroll was held on Friday, December 4, 2009 4 – 10 p.m.  The 2010 event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2010.

The event will feature Santa and his elves, food, music, horse drawn hayrides, an animal exhibit and fun for all ages throughout downtown Hudson.

Activites start for younger children start with craft activities at the Library and an animal exhibit from 4-8 p.m. at Hudson Appliance Center with complimentary warm cider

The signature event happens at 6 p.m. with Santa and his elves arriving by a horse drawn carriage and lighting of the Christmas Tree on the Rotary. Santa will then travel from the Rotary down Main Street to the Boys and Girls Club where he will then listen to children’s Christmas gift requests, and parents can bring cameras to capture the action.

Horse drawn hayrides will start at Robinson’s Ace Hardware, and will be offered from 6-8 p.m. Free London Taxi rides will be be given also.

Live musical performances will take place at a number of locations. Carolers will stroll throughout downtown, and restaurants have musical performances until 10 p.m.

Performing at the Town Hall are several talented groups.

Schedule:

6:15 Pro Musica Youth Chorus
7:15 Grupo Folclórico de Crianças
7:40 Hudson High School Choral

Many downtown Hudson storefronts will be decorated and open late for shopping and enjoying the holiday spirit. Several of the downtown merchants and restaurants will be open late, offering special events, promotions, raffles, open houses and refreshments. There will be something for everyone.

The complete event program for 2009 can be downloaded HERE.