VIDEO: The Fredericksburg Christmas Parade. In less than a minute!
2019 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade. In a flash
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City Christmas Parade: The Clean Up
PHOTOS: Everybody loves a parade. But City Public Works has to clean up. And nobody….N-O-B-O-D-Y does it better. Streets again reopened and cleaned right after the parade ended. We salute you Fredericksburg Public Works. You’re awesome!
Spotsylvania Schools Marching Bands combine for a big Christmas sound downtown
VIDEO: A favorite every year. Spotsylvania County Schools combined marching bands in the Fredericksburg Christmas Parade.
City Christmas Parade wows the kids!
PHOTOS: Everybody loves a parade. Especially kids! Scenes from the 2019 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade.
Merry Christmas! From the City of Fredericksburg!
PHOTOS: Thousands pack downtown for another spectacular Christmas parade!
Rappahannock Rotary’s Pancake Feast: In the kitchen
VIDEO: We’re at the grill with Rappahannock Rotary during their annual Pancake Feast.
Pancakes galore
PHOTOS: All you can eat. All day. Rappahannock Rotary’s 33rd annual Pancake Feast at Fredericksburg Baptist Church.
Toyland waits for your gifts
PHOTOS: Lots of gaps at the Fredericksburg Salvation Army Toyland. Most of angels on Angel Tree’s have been taken at area stores. Angel Tree gifts are due back Monday.
The city gets ready for the Christmas parade
PHOTOS: Everybody loves a parade. Someone has to set up. Signs are up. The barriers have been staged. The annual Fredericksburg Christmas Parade begins downtown at 5:30 Saturday night.
City Christmas parade: Last minute instructions
VIDEO: The Fredericksburg Christmas parade is Saturday beginning at 5:30pm. City Parks, Recreation and Events Director Jane Shelhorse with information on new parking signs this year.
Town Talk- Rappahannock Rotary’s Pancake Feast
AUDIO: Rappahannock Rotary’s Pancake Feast is December 7th, 8-5 at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, the Caroline Street entrance. John Coker, Roy Strohl and Ed Evers discuss.
Christmas in the colonies! Rising Sun Tavern open house this Friday
VIDEO: The Christmas Open House at the Rising Sun Tavern on Caroline Street in Fredericksburg is this Friday from 5:30-8. It’s free.
Town Talk- Fredericksburg Christmas Parade/Holiday safety
AUDIO: Fredericksburg Christmas Parade preview and staying safe during the holidays. Captain Brian Layton and Sarah Kirkpatrick with City Police.
Let the shopping and giving begin. But be careful!
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia with tips for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday.
Thanksgiving turkey trotting in Fredericksburg
PHOTOS: Great way to start Thanksgiving. YMCA annual Turkey Trot. Start and finish on Washington Avenue at James Monroe High School.
Get your house ready for Christmas. Help Rappahannock Adult Activities
VIDEO: Rappahannock Adult Activities holiday plant sales area taking place. At 750 Kings Highway it’s poinsettias and Christmas cacti. At the old Roxbury location, it’s trees, wreaths and roping. Your purchase helps fund programs in the area for adults with developmental disabilities.
Town Talk: Fredericksburg Area Museum
AUDIO: Sara Poore and Theresa Cramer with the Fredericksburg Area Museum talk about new ways to present history, supporting local historical sites and upcoming events
Town Talk- George Washington Foundation
AUDIO: The holidays at the George Washington Foundation and Ferry Farm and Kenmore. Alma Withers, Dave Muraca and Meghan Budinger. Previews of gingerbread houses, wee Christmas and Twelfth Night.
Scouts collecting food Saturday
Boy Scouts around the area will be collecting food for food banks Saturday morning.
Town Talk: Downtown Fredericksburg @ Christmas
AUDIO: Downtown Fredericksburg Christmas preview. Topics include Holiday Open House, Fredericksburg Fred, Small Business Saturday and the Gift Card Holiday Promotion. Chaz Kilby, Caroline Morris and Danelle Rose.
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