Christmas in Madrid

2006 - Schedule

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Date and Time Event Description
Dec. 2,3,9,10,16,17,23 - 10 am to late Open House All of the local businesses will be open late to show you their unique wares.  Lights will be strung across the road.  Over 40 Madrid Shops and galleries will be participating.
Dec. 2,3,9,10,16,17,23 Stage Coach Rides Ride a stagecoach drawn by a team of horses through town.  Catch the coach near the boardwalk. Tickets on sale at Ghost Town Trading Post for $3.  Children under 3 free.
Dec. 2 - 4 pm Christmas Parade The parade starts at Back Road at the South end of town and goes to Crystal Dragon at the North end.
Dec. 2 - 5-7 pm Mr. & Mrs. Santa Visit with Mr. & Mrs. Santa.  Have your picture taken if you like.
Dec. 3,9,10,16,17,23 - 4-7 pm Mr. & Mrs. Santa Visit with Mr. & Mrs. Santa.  Have your picture taken if you like.
Dec. 2,3,9 Judging Christmas Lights

Each year the residents try to out do each other in lighting displays.  Help us judge the best.  Get ballots at the General Store.

Categories-Homes:
"Grand Prize - Your favorite the best"  $100
"Christmas Spirit"                                        $50
"Madrid Madness"                                       $50
"Peace"                                                        $50

Category Businesses:
"Grand Prize - Your favorite the best"  2007 Christmas Dues paid

Dec. 2,3,9,10,16 Raffle Most of the businesses have donated gifts or gift certificates.  Purchase tickets at the Madrid Cultural Projects table on the boardwalk.  Proceeds go to fund new permanent toilets and to fund next years Christmas program.
Dec. 9 Lighting Contest Winners Santa will announce the winners of the lighting contest 8 pm at the Mine Shaft Tavern. 
Dec. 16 Raffle Drawing

Mr. & Mrs. Santa will draw winners of the raffle.
8 pm Mine Shaft Tavern.