November 20, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TO: Feature Editor

FROM: Stephanne Saunders, Manager, Office of Special Events,

The City of Frederick, 301-228-2845

RE: Candlelight House Tour 2002

Annual Candlelight House Tour

The 17^th Annual Candlelight House Tour celebrates by showcasing seven prestigious homes in the Frederick Town Historic District elaborately decorated for the holidays. Private residences open their doors and welcome you to admire their homes dressed in holiday splendor with the help of area designers and decorators.

The event will be held on Saturday, December 7^th from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 8^th from noon to 4:00 p.m. The cost for the tour is $15 with proceeds benefiting downtown beautification projects. Tickets can be purchased at the Tourism Council’s Visitor Center -19 East Church Street, The Grapevine - 117 East Patrick Street, Flights of Fancy - 20 East Street, Hammond’s Christmas Shop - 1001-A West Seventh Street and The Weinberg Center at 20 W. Patrick St.

For more information on the Candlelight House Tour or any of the city-sanctioned holiday events, call The City of Frederick Office of Special Events information line at 301-600-CITY or visit www.cityoffrederick.com.

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