The 17th annual Dickens of a Christmas kicked off this weekend in Ebensburg.

The weekend is organized by the Ebensburg Main Street Partnership and is inspired by the borough's Victorian architecture, like the jail and the courthouse.

This Christmas celebration features many events such as a parade, a light up show and dozens of other festivities like craft shows, and even a Santa pub crawl.

Organizers emphasize the positive impact that this 3-day celebration has for on community.

“It’s just a really nice opportunity for all the different clubs, groups, churches to get involved, to fundraise, to open their doors and welcome the community in," said Danea Koss, Community Development Director. "So, it kind of just works really well. It kicks off our holiday season here in Ebensburg, It keeps the spirit of Christmas alive here in Ebensburg.”

Visit the borough's website for information on future events.

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