Photos: Whitefish Bay Holiday Stroll

Hundreds of people braved the frigid weather Friday night to take advantage of business specials, enjoy the annual parade and catch a glimpse of Santa Claus himself.

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Jeff Rumage

1:05 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012

Thanks for making the nice video Gordon! There was a lot of foot traffic in Silver Spring businesses tonight, that's for sure.   more ›

Whitefish Bay's Holiday Stroll is Almost Here

The Holiday Stroll on Friday will include a tree lighting ceremony, food, music, and the annual holiday parade at 6 p.m.

Whitefish Bay will kick off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Stroll on Friday. Special holiday promotions and shopping specials will be offered throughout the day in downtown Whitefish Bay. The evening features a tree lighting ceremony, food, music, and entertainment, including the annual holiday parade which is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. People of all ages will enjoy Silver Spring Drive as shops stay open late offering specials and treats. Kids will enjoy pony rides, train rides, or a visit with Santa and his reindeer. And with a wide array of distinctive shopping in a relaxed atmosphere, everyone can conveniently cross things off their holiday list. “The Holiday Stroll is an incredible tradition,” said John Stuhlmacher, …

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Holiday Stroll and Small Business Saturday Show Off Local Businesses

This weekend Whitefish Bay will have a parade, tree-lighting ceremony, train and pony rides, entertainment, and many shopping promotions.

Local businesses will kick off the holiday season this weekend with Whitefish Bay's Holiday Stroll event Friday and Small Business Saturday, an American Express initiative to promote local shopping in its second year.  The businesses hope to offer an alternative to the traditional rushes at bigger stores on Black Friday. "My customer wants more of a fun shopping experience instead of a rush, rush, rush," said John Stuhlmacher, owner of Winkies. "We put out snacks and cider, and sample chocolates and candies to make it more relaxing and what I think I would like out of a shopping experience. You won’t see me near the malls. I want to make the opposite feel for my customers." The Holiday Stroll event, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, will feature a …

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Week Ahead: Holiday Stroll, Village Budget Hearing

Enjoy some family time this Thanksgiving week at the Holiday Stroll and a movie at the library.

  Here's a look at some of the events in our events calendar this week. If we're missing, you can add it to the calendar. Budget hearing Are you concerned about the 2.6 percent tax levy increase in the proposed village budget? The Whitefish Bay Village Board will hold a public hearing on the budget during its Monday night meeting. Trustees will also discuss stormwater sewer improvements, a proposal to build an 'event pad' in the Silver Spring parking lot and two possible referendum questions on the size and scope of the Milwaukee County Board. The meeting starts at 6 p.m.  Holiday Stroll Whitefish Bay kicks off the Holiday season with the annual Holiday Stroll on Silver Spring Drive from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. The parade begins at 6 p.m…

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