A German tradition that is 7 centuries old. (« Christkindlmarkt » in German)

In the 90’s, this tradition spread and a lot of European cities started their own Christmas Market.

It is a family, friends, children’s place where you can shop, eat, drink, attend some shows…

What is a Christmas Market?

Small chalets. Each chalet will be rent by a merchant or an exhibitor who will sell food, mulled wine, art, Christmas decoration and gifts, candies, regional products…

Christmas Tree, Skating rink, Illuminated trees

Estimated cost: between $40,000(small city) and $900,000 (Strasbourg)

What do we need in a Christmas Market?

Tourism => First and only Christmas Market in New England. Compared to the numbers of other big events, we can expect a lot of visitors. (Average of 40,000 people a night for the Waterfire, and 103,000 visitors for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Roger Williams Park)

Enhance the brand image of Providence: creative, dynamic, cultural…

Promoting regional products and talents: food, wine, art, craft, show…

What are the benefits for Providence?

Where?

Current state

Christmas market layout

Meet Santa

Santa’s Post Office: Write and post your wish letter to Santa

Christmas stories at the Fairy tale house by an American Story Theatre Performer.

Christmas workshop: build your own lantern

Carousel

Dream land

Light arches rainbow shaped at each entrance. Different kind of Illuminated trees.  

How does Dream land look like?

Monday-Thursday: 2pm to 9pm Friday-Saturday: 10am to 10pm Sunday: 10am to 9pm

Children’s tales : weekdays => 5pm weekend => 2pm and 5pm

 

Schedule

Opening: Christmas Tree lightening ceremony

Last Sunday before closing: Children’s lantern parade.

Each Saturday: Christmas carols by Trinity Repertory Company

Big events

Communication

Posters, Press, Radio, local TV…

Website with a mobile version

Social network: Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, Twitter and Youtube

The End!