Locals in Pocomoke City get into the holiday spirit

annual mayors old fashioned christmas. 47 abc’s dani bozzini has the story track one it all started with an idea to give back to the citizens of pocomoke city. 10:55:58 i came up with the idea of doing the mayors old fashioned christmas and i started it six years ago and it’s been highly successful 10:56:05 it’s something i give back to the community and get back to the people of pocomoke and i enjoy doing this 10:56:12 track two it started very small but has grown each year. now with over 700 people showing up for the mayor’s old fashioned christmas put on by the city — folks are able to embrace the holiday spirit with everything — from free food and drinks to arts and crafts — even a visit from santa — there’s something for the whole family– yes this is our favorite thing to do in pocomoke 11:04:08 11:04:25 well i like singing in choir a lot 11:04:28 11:04:40 what’s your favorite part? my favorite part is seeing santa claus? track three the whole community takes part in the festivities — and even supports some local causes- like the chili contest benefitting the local volunteer fire company — and the holiday wreath auction — with proceeds going to the community garden. project coordinator karah lacey — says it’s a big hit for the locals and the city — 11:01: 37 people love christmas and people love gathering together and the fact that we get to give it to them and you know have these refreshments and goodies and santa claus and all that fun things here for them to take advantage of i think they really appreciate it 11:01:53 11:02:21 it’s really nice it’s a really nice community between the parade and like a said i didn’t realize it was like this it’s really neat it’s fun 11:02:25 track five dani bozzini, 47 abc citizens also brought canned goods and non perishables to support the samaritan shelter food drive — a much different scene tonight– compared to last night in pocomoke.