Kick off the holidays in Downtown Rock Springs!

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Downtown Rock Springs is the center for holiday action and more.

            From Nov. 26th to Dec. 18th, participants are encouraged to support a Downtown business, from restaurants and retail to salons and art galleries and everything in between. Shoppers can text the organization receipts to be entered to win up to $1000 in Downtown gift certificates. Every photographed receipt counts as one entry and there is no limit. Purchases made on Plaid Friday (Nov.26th) and Small Business Saturday (Nov 27th) count as double entries. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted on Monday, Dec. 20th. Four total prizes available - $1000 in gift cards (grand prize), $500 in gift cards and two prices of $250 in gift cards. To qualify, purchases must be from Downtown merchants. To enter, text the photo of the receipt to 307-448-2650 along with your name.

            Shoppers are reminded to check out the gift guide for everyone on their lists at downtownrs.com/holiday-gift-guide/.  Various Downtown businesses will also be open until 7 pm for shoppers on Thursdays, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th.

            The second annual Plaid Friday will take place on Friday, November 26th. Shoppers can kick off the holiday season with free giveaways and great specials throughout Downtown. One hundred stockings will be handed out at Escape Day Spa, 420 Broadway Street, 9 a.m. Some of them will have valuable gift certificates.

Since the Rock Springs Main Street/URA is part of the official Small Business Saturday movement, there will also be plenty of goodies available to shoppers on Small Business Saturday. The first 100 shoppers through Mack and Co Boutique on Nov 27th. Shoppers will receive a free tote bag and a chance to win a $100 Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate as well as countless other gift certificates ranging from $5 to $100!

Since the Rock Springs Main Street/URA is part of the official Small Business Saturday movement, there will also be plenty of goodies available to shoppers on Small Business Saturday. The first 100 shoppers through Mack and Co Boutique on Nov 27th. Shoppers will receive a free tote bag and a chance to win a $100 Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate as well as countless other gift certificates ranging from $5 to $100!

            Be on the look-out for ole’ St. Nick in Downtown Rock Springs. Santa will be traveling from the North Pole soon. His weekly visits will be at the Downtown Gazebo (at the corner of D Street and Broadway Street), Saturdays, November 27th to December 19th. 11 am to 2 p.m. During the visit with Santa, enter to win a giant stocking by sharing a photo to the Downtown Rock Springs Facebook page and use #SantaRS. Drawing will be held on Dec 20th.

            Get in line at the historic train depot, 501 South Main Street, for the annual Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Saturdays, November 27 to December 18, 11 am to 2 pm. Sponsors for the rides include City of Rock Springs, Downtown Rock Springs, Trona Valley Federal Credit Union, Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Daniel’s Jewelry and D&L Excavation, Inc.

            Bundle up and take the family to the Lighted Holiday Parade, Saturday, December 4th, 5:30 pm in Downtown Rock Springs. The Holiday Lighted Parade will travel through Historic Downtown Rock Springs starting on the corner of “C” Street and Broadway succeeding the Mayor Tree Lighting on Elk st. at 5pm. This years theme is "Good Ol' Fashion Christmas".

                        Keep your PJ’s on and enjoy Polar Express at the Broadway Theater, Friday, December 17th, 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 18th, 2 p.m. The screenings are sponsored by Infinity Power and Controls.            

“Don’t forget, Downtown has gifts for nearly everyone on your list,” Chad Banks, URA Manager said. “Support your own, shop at home.”

Originally posted by Downtown Rock Springs via Locable