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We are just about a week away from the Mount Vernon Downtown Merchants Step & Shop event on Saturday, January 18th!
Raffle 1: Punch Card Challenge (7punches=1 entry for the prize; 13 punches=2 entries!)
Raffle 2: Step Challenge!

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🎉✨ Happy New Year from Experience Mount Vernon! ✨🎉

Here's to another year of growth, connection, and unforgettable moments in Downtown Mount Vernon! 💙

🌟 A quick reminder: Our office will remain closed through Sunday, January 5th. We'll reopen a

🎄✨ Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa from all of us at Experience Mount Vernon! ✨🕎🕯️

As we celebrate this season of joy, togetherness, and light, we want to thank you for your incredible support throughout the year. 💙

🌟 Please

🎅 Procrastinators rejoice—it’s not too late to give the gift of local this Christmas! 🎁 From one-of-a-kind finds to gift cards for favorite spots, Downtown Mount Vernon has something for everyone.

✨ Browse our Holiday Shopping, Dining

🎄 Still checking off your Christmas list? It’s not too late to shop small and find the perfect gifts right here in Downtown Mount Vernon! 🎁✨ Use our Holiday Shopping, Dining & Gift Guide to discover unique treasures and support our commun

🕒✨ Last Chance to Vote! AND WE HAVE TIES THAT NEED BROKEN! ✨🕒

TONIGHT is the final night to vote for your People’s Choice winners in the 5th Annual Festival of Lights sponsored by Knox Community Hospital!

🌟 Categories:
🏡 Best Residential

🌟✨ The Festival of Lights continues tonight! ✨🌟

Don’t miss your chance to take in the beautiful displays and cast your votes for People’s Choice in these categories:
🏡 Best Residential Display
🏬 Best Business Display

🎄 Drive by the

🗳️🎆 It’s time to cast your vote! 🎆🗳️

Voting is NOW OPEN for the 5th Annual Festival of Lights Holiday Lighting Competition! 🌟

Here’s your chance to decide the winners:
🎄 People'sBest Business/Storefront Display
🎁 People's Choice

🎅✨ Today’s the Day! ✨🎅

Santa Claus is waiting to meet YOU at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel!

📍 Where: Mount Vernon Grand Hotel, lower level
🕓 When: 4:30–6:00 PM

📸 Stop by, take a photo, and share in the holiday magic.

🎄 See you th

🎅📸 24-Hour Reminder! 📸🎅

Santa is coming to town—and he’s making a special stop at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel! Don’t miss your chance to snap a festive photo with jolly old Saint Nick.

📍 Where: Mount Vernon Grand Hotel
🕓 W

🎄✨ Holiday cheer is everywhere in Mount Vernon! ✨🎄

Not competing but still spreading the festive spirit, these wonderful @5th Annual Festival of Lights sponsored by Knox Community Hospital displays are sure to brighten your holidays:
🌟 The Hines

🎁🌟 Step back in time with the magic of vintage holiday decor! 🌟🎁
🎄 Announcing the contenders for the 5th Annual Festival of Lights sponsored by Knox Community Hospital Best Vintage-Inspired Display category:

🎅 The Shoman Family: 200 N. Edgewoo

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