Holiday in the City a Success

Consider this a “shout out” to Maureen Fagans, Center City Association Executive Director, the City of Springfield, the event sponsors and the team of volunteers who helped make the largest annual event in the downtown a success. The fireworks were fantastic, the lights spectacular, the arrival of Santa a highlight even for me and Christmas Village in the old Meeks store again drew a crowd. This goes to show what we can do as a community when volunteers pitch in, donors are generous and the townspeople appreciative. All this despite the economy. Another large crowd estimated at 14,000 all but assured this event will continue to be a Christmas Season highlight for Springfield and the entire region. As the downtown park is completed next year and retail, restaurants and entertainment venues are added downtown, Springfield and Holiday in the City will only get bigger and better. Like Santa said upon his arrival: “It’s great to be in Springfield.” Have a great Chamber day!