Our Town Coshocton announces annual Miracle on Main Street event

Our Town Coshocton announced the return of the annual Miracle on Main Street parade and event in downtown Coshocton on Friday, Nov. 18. Miracle on Main Street will kick off at 6 p.m. with a first-ever Santa Beard Contest. The contest, which is intended for fun and entertainment, is open to participation by all. No preregistration is required to enter the contest. At 6:30 p.m. the popular lighted parade will begin at the fairgrounds and follow the route of Seventh Street to Main Street and end at Third Street. After the parade Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet children at the BKH Events studio, located at 419 Main St. A photo with Santa will be made available for purchase by BKH Events for a nominal fee.New for 2016 will be the addition of food vendors selling a variety of hot food items. With the assistance of the 2017 class of Leadership Coshocton County, cookies and cocoa will once again be offered free of charge while supplies last.Our Town Coshocton is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization that organizes several annual events in the downtown area to help foster a sense of community among the local citizens. In addition to Miracle on Main Street, Our Town Coshocton also is responsible for First Friday Celebrations, Ice Carving Festival and in 2017 will partner with Appalachian Bacon Nation for the Bacon Festival. The all-volunteer Board of Directors is exploring ways it can affect a livelier Main Street in Coshocton. With guidance from Ohio’s official historic preservation and Main Street organization, Heritage Ohio, Our Town Coshocton endeavors to work with government and other local organizations to foster economic development, preservation and restoration of historic buildings, and help revitalize downtown. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2016 Miracle on Main and all upcoming 2017 events as well as opportunities for individuals and businesses to support the Our Town Coshocton mission of revitalization. For more information on how to sponsor, invest or volunteer in the local Main Street organization, Our Town Coshocton, send a request by email to OurTownCoshocton@gmail.com or send a message on Facebook.