MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 5, 2003

KRIS KRINGLE PROCESSION POSTPONED

Frederick, Md. --- Due to a severe snow and ice storm the Kris Kringle Parade scheduled for this evening has been postponed one week to Friday, December 12, 2003 6:00 p.m. The event will be moved ahead thirty minutes and a different route will be utilized for the parade to accommodate existing events such as the Nutcracker performance by the Maryland Regional Ballet to be held at 8:00 p.m. at the Weinberg Center.

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this festive Holiday event.

The Office of Special Events will contact groups that have been registered with additional details. For additional information, please contact the Office of Special Events at 301-228-2844.