East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) and Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation (PARC) kick off the holiday's with the annual Tree Lighting Party at the Singing Fountain (Tasker and EPA) on Thursday, December 5, 2013, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
The free celebration will include carolers from Alphabet Academy, music by students from Andrew Jackson School, a visit from Santa Claus, holiday cupcakes for sale from Ms Goody Cupcake truck. Free food and drink samples will be provided by Belle Cakery, Black n Brew, Noord, Stateside and other restaurants to be announced. Speakers will include Pennsylvania State Senator Larry Farnese, Philadelphia Councilman Mark Squilla, EPABID Executive Director Renee Gilinger and PARC Executive Director Sam Sherman. At 7:00pm, revelers are invited to the first Deck the Ave kick-off with free candy canes and treats at the shops, extended shopping hours, specials and sales, giveaways and other festive surprises. The Joe King Trio will stroll down the Avenue, leading shoppers to seasonal fun. Select restaurants and bars will offer dinner and drink specials, including Noord's Chef Joncarl Lachman preparing Kabritu Stoba (whole braised goat). Other participating restaurants and bars will include Adobe Café, Belle Cakery, The Bottle Shop, Fond, Fuel, Lucky 13, Noir, South Philly Bar & Grill, Stateside and Stogie Joe's.* Aversa PR & Events (1141 Pierce) - Tree Lighting After Party and Open House featuring food trucks (The Tot Cart, Sum Pig Food Truck, Ms Goody Cupcake), complimentary nibbles from East Passyunk's Noir Restaurant, holiday photos, music, sweet buffet and other surprises. 7:00pm to 9:00pm, free admission
* Belle Cakery (1437 EPA)
* Beautiful Bride Philly (1613 EPA) - Warm up at our studio with a cup of hot mulled wine and complimentary sweet treats
* Capos Coins & Collectibles (1620 EPA) - 10% off select silver coins
* Cloth (1605 EPA)
* Eclectic Expressionism (1507 EPA)
* Era Atomica (1726 EPA) - Vegan treats and wine
* Frame Fatale (1813 EPA) - 10% off custom framing orders
* HOME | a furnishings boutique (1815 EPA)
* Metro Men's Clothing (1600 EPA) - Complimentary cocktails & snacks and 15% off entire store
* NRS Boutique (1822 EPA) - 15% off and free gift wrapping
* Occasionette (1825 EPA) - Free holiday tote bag with all purchases of $25 or more
* Pollyodd (1908 EPA)
* Sealed With A Kiss (1912 EPA) - 20% off gift certificates, 20% off seating charts and calligraphy with reservation
* Urban Jungle (1526 EPA) - Christmas trees and accessories for sale, free cider
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