HOW TO: Promenade of Trees 2018

Nov 26, 2018 0 comments

What and when is this event?

The businesses of Manayunk will be decorating Christmas Trees in various themes to celebrate the holidays! These trees will be placed outside of their stores on Saturday, December 1st for everyone to see. For this event, you will place coins in a jar to vote for your favorite trees to help them win!

Who will be decorating the trees?

Our businesses here in Manayunk will be decorating their trees according to a specific theme. The Nickels Building will be decorated as "Christmas Vacation"! Here are some more examples:

Participants:
Bourbon Blue - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
City of Paws - A Pet's Christmas
The Couch Tomato - A Little "Slice" of Christmas
Gary Mann Jewelers - California Dreaming
The Goat's Beard - The Beach
Ilumine Gallery - To the Mountains
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar
Latitudes & Longitudes - Packing for the Holidays
Liberty & Lace Bridal - Marry Christmas
LILA Fashion International
The Little Apple
Lucky's Last Chance
Manayunk iPhone Repair - iPhones, Hard Drives, and Tools
Nicole Miller - Mele Kalikimaka
One Nickel CoWorking & Canteen Works
Pet Friendly Dog Bakery - Snow Puppies
Philadelphia Runner - Hit the Trails
Pineapple on Main - A Very Mickey Christmas
Sona Pub & Kitchen
The Spiral Bookcase
Sulimay's Studio on Main
Smoke Cigar and Hookah Lounge
Vamp Boutique - A Frosty Christmas
The Wall Cycling Studio - Christmas Vacation (movie)

Where do I get my coins to vote?

You will be able to pick up your bag of coins and a map at Style Me Mananyunk at The Nickels Building from 11 AM to 6 PM! There is no cost for these, or the event!

Where do I vote?

The businesses on Main Street will place jars near their Christmas trees, so placing your coin in this jar will count as one vote for the tree.

When can I vote?

This year, we have made a change so that you have the option to go off on your own to view the trees at your own pace throughout the day. If you would rather go with a group, you can join us on a guided tour beginning at 4 PM from The Nickels Building!

How do I get to Manayunk?

Coming To Manayunk By Car

From South

(Delaware, Baltimore)

Take I-95 North. Follow signs for Central Philadelphia/I- 676 West. Follow 676 West to signs for Route 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) West - (towards Valley Forge). Take 76 to Belmont Ave/Green Lane Exit 338 (old exit 31), at the bottom of the ramp make a right turn cross the Green Lane bridge to the traffic light which is Main Street and make a right turn. Welcome to Manayunk - first parking lot will appear on your right just past the fire house.

From West

(Reading, Lancaster, Harrisburg)

Take the PA Turnpike East to Exit 326 (old exit 24; Schuylkill Expressway). Take Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) East towards Central Philadelphia. Take 76 to Belmont Ave/Green Lane Exit 338 (old exit 31), at the bottom of the ramp make a left turn, cross the Green Lane bridge to the traffic light which is Main Street and make a right turn. Welcome to Manayunk - first parking lot will appear on your right just past the fire house.

From North

(New York, North Jersey)

Take NJ Turnpike to PA Turnpike/Exit 6. Take the PA Turnpike to Exit 326 (old exit 24; Schuylkill Expressway). Take Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) East towards Central Philadelphia. Take 76 to Belmont Ave/Green Lane Exit 338 (old exit 31), at the bottom of the ramp make a left turn, cross the Green Lane bridge to the traffic light which is Main Street and make a right turn. Welcome to Manayunk - first parking lot will appear on your right just past the fire house.

** Address to plug in for a GPS: 4312 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127

Coming To Manayunk By Bike

Stay active and remain eco-friendly by biking to Manayunk! Take Kelly Drive from Center City or the Schuylkill River Trail from all parts of the Philadelphia region. Visit the Bike Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for more details and biking maps.

Coming To Manayunk By Public Transportation

For schedules and fare rates, contact SEPTA at (215) 580-7800 or on the web at www.septa.org for more information.

SEPTA Regional Rail - Manayunk/Norristown Line (From Center City and University City Stations to Manayunk Station - just one block from Main Street)
SEPTA Bus Route 35 - Manayunk/Roxborough Loop (With stops at the Wissahickon Transportation Center and along Ridge Ave.)
SEPTA Bus Route 61 - 9th & Market/Manayunk (With stops at the Wissahickon Transportation Center and along Ridge Ave.)

Parking Here Is Simple, Convenient and Affordable!

There are over 700 spaces are available in parking lots conveniently located throughout the commercial district. In addition, revenue generated in many Manayunk parking lots is used for street maintenance, anti graffiti programs, landscape and greening projects, watershed education and ongoing development projects. Yes, your parking dollars help keep our neighborhood beautiful!