MARGATE - The city opened the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 30 with a citywide shopping extravaganza, rack sales and a new twist on an old favorite - a holiday parade on the avenue.
The Margate Business Association held its annual Shop Local, Shop Small complete with a community parade from Washington Avenue to Essex Avenue where children enjoyed a block party filled with fun games and activities.
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Local business owners were invited to decorate a store rack with a theme and wheel it up Ventnor Avenue to Bocca Coal Fired Grill. There, children enjoyed some pizza to go along with their face painting and crafts.
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Colmar Home Center had blow-up games, including a giant Velcro bulls-eye, Hula-hoop toss and other fun kids games.
The event is designed to encourage residents and visitors to shop local on the day after Black Friday. Monday is Cyber-Monday when shoppers will purchase gifts online, and Tuesday is Giving Tuesday, where families and support their favorite non-profit organization. Wallets can rest on Sunday.
