Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. is hosting its annual Coal Cracker Christmas on Black Friday, November 29, 2024.

The celebration begins outside in the Veterans Memorial Park right next to the DSI offices at 116 N. Main St., Shenandoah. Everyone is invited to enjoy this family-friendly event. Dress warmly, it's an outside event. Here's what's on the schedule:

Dickens-inspired Play at 5:45 pm

See a Dickens-Inspired Christmas play compliments of the Shenandoah Valley High School Drama Club members. Get in the Christmas spirit, sing along with the cast, and gather around as we light a beautiful Christmas tree.

Cookies and Hot Beverages in Damato Post Sponsored by Mid Penn Bank and Lyric Restaurant

Head over to the Damato Post and enjoy a cookie and hot beverages sponsored by our friends at Mid Penn Bank and Lyric Restaurant, and candy canes generously donated by Shenandoah Recreation.

Horse Drawn Trolley Rides Sponsored by Shenandoah One Stop and Ringtown One Stop

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Take a ride on a horse-drawn trolley with Leiby's Carriage Service, always a holiday hit! A very special thank you and shout out to our friends at Shenandoah One Stop, and Ringtown One Stop our 2024 trolley sponsors.

Santa's Magical Mailbox

Bring your letters to Santa and mail them directly to the North Pole!l Thank you to Mrs. T's Pierogies for sponsoring the magical mailbox that will remain in Veterans Memorial Park until Christmas. Ho, Ho, Ho!

See a Special Train Collection At The Ambulance Garage

Stop by the Shenandoah Ambulance Garage, right on North Main Street, and see a vintage train collection sponsored by the Fire Police. You just might see Santa there, too!

Thank you, Volunteers And Santa's Little Helpers

Thank everyone in advance who is volunteering to make this special event possible. Those who cleaned up Main Street, delivered the Christmas tree, decorated, hung lights, donated, provided security, promoted, and everything in between. You're definitely on Santa's Nice List! Thank you!