Holiday lights were shimmering, jingle bells were ringing, and the festive spirit of the season was in the air as Atlantic City launched a December to remember with its month-long Tinseltown Holiday Experience on Friday, Dec. 1.
Exciting events were held throughout the weekend. The official Tinseltown tree-lighting event on Friday filled The Yard at Bally’s with holiday cheer as it unveiled its Winter Wonderland, one of many festive casino pop-up lounges in town throughout December. Meanwhile, O’Donnell Park in the city’s Chelsea neighborhood hosted a multicultural Community Tree Lighting Celebration with live entertainment, a visit from Santa, and holiday festivities.
Also Friday night, the Orange Loop ushered in the Tinseltown Holiday Experience with a pair of merry events. The festivities included a Tinseltown Kick-Off Party at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall – with a keg tree lighting, live music, holiday-themed cocktails, and a special appearance by Kelsey Grammer of “Cheers” and “Frasier.”
On Saturday, Dec. 2, Mayor Marty Small Sr. and the City of Atlantic City presented its Winter Wonderland Parade (with Kelsey Grammer serving as the Grand Marshal) in the community, while the Noyes Arts Garage debuted its two-day Holiday Market & Gingerbread Village, featuring crafters, vendors, music, and a display of gingerbread creations.
The holiday festivities continue throughout the month, including live holiday shows, pop-up experiences, a cocktail-mocktail trail, elaborate décor, and much more. See details at ACTinseltown.com.
