Holiday In The Park: Progressive Party And District-Wide Open House November 20, 2009

Magnolia Park Partnership presents Holiday in the Park, a district-wide open house party that meanders from store-to-store and covers 16-blocks on Magnolia Boulevard between Buena Vista and Pass Avenue and on Hollywood Way between Chandler and Clark in Burbank. It’s a seasonal celebration that includes more than 100 shops and restaurants, attracts thousands of revelers and happens Friday, November 20 from 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Holiday in the Park is free and open to the public.

Now in its 20th year, this neighborhood classic is a feast for the senses with scores of in-store events, free gifts, tantalizing treats and street caroling on every block. Attendees are invited to wander from store-to-store, or they can participate in the treasure hunt that is detailed in the special Holiday in the Park Passport and map. Featuring nearly 50 enticing events happening at Magnolia Park businesses, all that the participant needs to do is to get stamped at 15 locations in order to be eligible for grand prizes. Passports are available at any Magnolia Park merchant, or can be downloaded at www.magnoliaparkburbank.org

In addition to the store-to-store entertainment, there will be six Fun Zones along Magnolia Boulevard including:

§ A Main Stage with free community performances all evening at Lima Street

§ Story Telling Corner with readings by professional storytellers courtesy of Burbank Public Library at Niagara Street

§ Free Photos with Santa at Fairview Street

§ Community Fun with Fire and Police Department vehicles and more at Avon Street

§ Holiday Food & Fun with cookie decorating courtesy of Porto’s Bakery and other activities at Cordova Street

§ A Kidszone where kids can learn circus treats, see stilt walkers and interact with holiday characters at Screenland Drive.

During the evening, everyone is invited to listen to live music, watch ice sculptors at work, experience roving entertainment, sample refreshments and ride the free London open-top double-decker buses that connect all of the activities.