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MONTGOMERY HOLIDAY EVENTS HARRIOTT II MURDER MYSTERY CRUISE November 16 – 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Boards at 6:30p – Sails at 7p Character descriptions and costume preferences in an e-mail packet, full meal, and Signature keepsake champagne glass. Cash Bar available. HOLIDAYS ON THE HARRIET II December 6 – 21, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Celebrate the Holidays with a cruise on the Harriott II Riverboat. This holiday cruise event features a plated meal, live entertainment and cash bar, all while enjoying the beautiful holiday cheer within the decorated decks of the Harriott II Riverboat. Tickets are for dinner only, these cruises do not offer a patio/ride only option. Cruises Rain or Shine. Holiday Menu: 6 oz Filet of Beef, 4Medium Grilled Shrimp, Garden Salad, Au Gratin Potatoes, French Green Beans, Dinner Roll & Turtle Cheesecake. For more information, go to www.funinmontgomery.com THE SHOPPES AT EASTCHASE 5TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING AND CHRISTMAS PARADE! November 23, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The magical evening will feature live performances by Jason Givens + The Wanderers, followed by a community parade filled with more than 50 community organizations. Rejoice in the sea- son’s first snowfall, a fireworks spectacular, and Santa’s grand ar- rival! This event is complimentary and open to the public! More Information available at: www.theshoppesateastchase.com/event/ holiday-parade/ MONTGOMERY ZOO CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS December 5 – 8 and 12 – 25 Open nightly 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. See the Montgomery Zoo transformed into aWinter Wonderland displaying thousands of sparkling and twinkling lights and festive decorations at Christmas Lights Festival. Take a leisurely stroll, a brisk train ride, or see the lights from atop the Zoofari Skylift Ad- venture Ride. Visit Santa, enjoy the live nightly entertainment at the Overlook Cafe, and no winter's night would be complete with- out some warming hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies. Christ- mas Lights Festival has been a River Region, holiday tradition and mainstay for generations. Enjoy strolling about the Zoo enjoying the lights and sounds of the holiday season. Swing by to visit Santa and get in those last-minute Christmas wishes. Purchase a membership, legacy brick paver, or animal adoption for that hard to buy for person on your gift list. Or take advantage of the awe- some sales in the Gift Shop for that animal lover at home. For more information go to www.montgomeryzoo.com 200 ALABAMA BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION December 14 – 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. On December 14th this year, there is only one place to be: our Capital City for the grand finale of Alabama’s three-year bicenten- nial anniversary commemoration. Celebrate the state’s biggest birthday party — at least the biggest in our first 200 years! The free, day-long celebration begins at 10 AMwith a parade of Alabama people, places and history. FromCourt Square Fountain, a cavalcade of marching bands, city floats, living history on wheels— such as the USS Alabama Battleship Park and US Space and Rocket Center—elected officials, cute kids, beauty queens and special Ala- bama Notables will travel Dexter Avenue toward the State Capi- tol. Mid-day ceremonies led by Gov. Kay Ivey will include the official dedication of Alabama Bicentennial Park. The magnificent instal- lation, located at the foot of the Alabama State Capitol on Dexter Avenue, will tell the story of Alabama in 16 bronzes on Alabama granite bases. The afternoon will offer exhibitions, performances and open houses in the Capital Complex, up and down Dexter Avenue and throughout downtown Montgomery. The Alabama State Capitol and Alabama Department of Archives and History will host per- formances and presentations at their buildings and children’s games, traditional arts/crafts demonstrations and historic re-en- actors on their grounds. Museums, galleries, restaurants and stores will host tours, exhibitions and activities. The Alabama State Coun- cil on the Arts Gallery, in partnership with Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center from Camden, will feature a unique exhibit and sales of works by contemporary Alabama artists. The day will conclude with a surprise! Sponsored by the Alabama 60 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com HERE & THERE..................................................................................................................................