Holiday Happenings in Portland this Weekend

A number of holiday events are taking place this weekend in Portland:

Pancake Breakfast at Company #1 Fire House - Dec. 4

Middlesex Avenue, from 7 to 11 a.m.

Your choice all you can eat of Plain, Blueberry & Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Sausage and Beverage. Cost Adults $6.00, children $3.00, for each unwrapped toy receive a free breakfast. (Toys will be distributed by Portland Youth Services, throughout Portland) Santa will be there from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for pictures with your children (Take your own or support Portland Youth Services teens Youth Action Council and pay $3.00/picture). Youth Action Council will also be on hand to make crafts with the children.

Holiday Light Parade/ Tree Lighting & Carol Sing - Dec. 4

Sponsored by Portland Park & Rec., Portland Youth Services. Come back downtown at 5 p.m. to see the Holiday Light Parade. Starting at the Town Hall on East Main Street, down Freestone Avenue, ending at Brownstone School for the Tree Lighting and Carol Sing. Special Guest will be Santa. If inclement weather please call (860)262-7234 for parade cancellation info.

Jingle & Mingle, a Festival of Wreaths Portland Historical Society Fundraiser - Dec. 3 & 4

Wreaths decorated by individuals, businesses and organizations will be on display in the carriage house behind 329 Main Street on Dec. 3 & 4 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone will be able to buy tickets for a chance to win their favorite wreath. Winning tickets will be drawn on Sunday at 4 p.m. just before the Holiday Light parade.

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