The Margate business and restaurant districts will be celebrating Shop Small Business weekend beginning Friday, November 28th through to Sunday, November 30th by offering great sales and discounts for shoppers and a parade through town led by America Sign Language (ASL) Santa on Saturday, November 29th.
ASL SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN!
On Saturday, Santa’s lifeguard boat will travel from Coolidge Avenue down the length of Ventnor Avenue escorted by the Margate City Police Department and the Margate City Fire Department to Bocca, Essex Ave. Santa will be accompanied in his boat with his trusty elf and unicorn.
The festivities are led by Miss New Jersey 2025, along with the dynamic performers from Leslie’s Dance Studio, who will dazzle the crowd in front of Bocca. Lucy the Elephant will also be making her way down Ventnor Avenue. Look up, and you’ll spot beloved costumed characters riding high above the streets in Margate’s 5-ton Storm Truck.
Santa, his merry elves, the unicorn, and the costumed characters will be available for charming photo opportunities both outside and inside Bocca. Kids can enjoy a complimentary slice of pizza and beverage, along with exciting Wawa giveaways and craft kits. USA DJ will be offering Holiday Songs. Na’cho Taco will be giving out free chicken taco or kids quesadilla slice, while supplies last after the parade!
GIVEAWAYS & GAMES
Sustainable Margate will showcase environmental displays and offer interactive games with prizes at Bocca. New Jersey Fairy Hair will add a touch of sparkle to your locks with sparkly strand extensions. There will also be Wawa giveaways and you can drop your letters to Santa off in the lobby of Bocca!
MARGATE FIELDS WINTER WONDERLIGHTS
Sustainable Margate will showcase environmental displays and offer interactive games with prizes at Bocca. New Jersey Fairy Hair will add a touch of sparkle to your locks with sparkly strand extensions. There will also be Wawa giveaways and you can drop your letters to Santa off in the lobby of Bocca!
What is Shop Small?
In the midst of the recession in 2010 — Small Business Saturday® was created by American Express on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses. In 2011, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution in support of the day, and officials in all 50 states participate. It even gets a shout-out from the president of the United States. Who knew that in 2020 we’d face one of the most devastating national health crises in our lifetime. Small Businesses were once again thrown a curve ball as our nation battled the after effects of a national “shut down” during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Small Movement is more relevant then ever. If you cannot shop in person, please consider purchasing virtual gift cards by contacting your favorite local retailers, professionals or restaurants.
