Holiday Glow on Monroe
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press release: Monroe Street will celebrate the completion of 10 months of roadwork at this year's Holiday Glow on Monroe on Saturday, December 1 from 10:00-5:00. A festive procession with the vintage Badger Trolley will drive up and down Monroe Street starting at 10:00 at HotelRED. City officials, members of the Monroe Street Merchants Association board and representatives from Speedway Sand and Gravel will join Santa on the trolley, which will be led by Cooper Mini reindeer from MINI of Madison. Santa will get off at Monroe Commons (1800 block) to greet children at 11:00, and the trolley will give rides to the public until 2:00. There will also be a kids treasure hunt called "Where's Wingra," a book sale at the Monroe Street Library, caroling, and refreshments at many of the participating businesses. In the evening, restaurants will offer "AfterGlow" drink and food specials, including the official debut of the Two Way IPA beer from 3 Sheeps Brewing Company.
Books for Holiday Giving: A festive sale of books ideal for gift-giving; part of the neighborhood's Holiday Glow on Monroe. Treats, music, free gift wrapping. Enjoy holiday cheer at the library, where books and neighbors come together all year long. 10 am-3 pm.
