Downtown Annapolis Partnership Presents 'Midnight Madness'

From the Downtown Annapolis Partnership: Downtown Annapolis Partnership proudly presents Midnight Madness—an Historic Downtown Annapolis “Shop Local” holiday tradition that encompasses the charm and character of our most beloved memories of Norman Rockwell and Charles Dickens. We will adorn the streets and participating storefronts with holiday decorations, trees, garland, snowflakes, bows and lights to create a Downtown Winter Wonderland. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll along Main Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, State Circle and Dock Street from 6PM until Midnight to support our local businesses. When we Shop Local, we reinvest in our community and help our downtown businesses thrive.

When: Thursdays, December 1, 8 from 6 p.m. until Midnight and December 15 from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m.

A very special thank you to our sponsor, Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis for their ongoing support!

Thank you to our partners for your generous contributions of time, talent and treasure:

• Herrmann Advertising
• City of Annapolis
• Urban evenTours
• Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
• Trusted Photo DC & Trusted Photo AmericaTrusted – Chris Petracco
• Ward One Residents Assoc.
• Annapolis Green

Some of our Featured Attractions:

• Snowflake Alley: A magical passageway to a delightful evening of fun, entertainment, shopping deals and treats to eat. | Main Street (Cabbage Alley)
• Secret Santa Shoppe for Children at Lil Lamb Boutique | 44 Maryland Avenue
• Pirate's Night Before Christmas, A Christmas Craic, A Yule Log, and a Christmas Cottage in the Garden at Old Fox Books & Coffeehouse | 35 Maryland Avenue
• Complimentary Gift Wrapping Courtesy of: Ward One Residents Association at the Market House and Annapolis Green at 92 Maryland Avenue
• The United States Naval Academy Mascot "Bill the Goat"
• "Cocoa with a Cop" featuring the Annapolis Police Department
• St. Martin's Kindness Club featuring Random Acts of Kindness so you can "Pay It Forward!"

To make your experience more enjoyable:

• The City of Annapolis will offer FREE 3-hour valet parking, free Circulator buses and discounted garage parking.
• We will feature eCruisers throughout downtown, compliments of George Palmer at Urban EvenTours.
• To enhance your shopping experience, we will provide a Google Interactive Map, courtesy of Chris Petracco, President, TrustedPhotoDC - Washington,DC & Annapolis, MD.

Our historic, brick-lined streets will be full of carolers, choirs, musicians, and other street performers. We will offer fun photo opportunities for all ages. Downtown merchants may offer complimentary refreshments, specials, shopping incentives and a personalized approach to customer service that is certain to create a delightful sense of community and belonging. Please join us!

Image courtesy of Downtown Annapolis Partnership