Placerville Hosts Stagecoach, Festival

Take a walk on the stage wiser lines through the center on weekends from Placerville November 26 as part of the Festival of Lights Placerville Friday.

Davey "Doc" Wiser and his crew will provide free transport (in good weather) at the Bell Tower on these dates: November 26 (4-6:30 pm); November 27 (12-4 pm); December 11 to 12 (12-4 pm); December 18 - 19t (12-4 pm). Walking Stage is sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association.

The big party welcoming ceremony starts around 5:30 pm the historic Main Street and ends around 8pm. There will be holiday entertainment; stagecoach rides Davey Doc Wiser, games for kids, hot drinks and a fire pit, too.

This is also the first day of the Open House Traders (and also on Saturday, November 2). Among the artists in the Festival of Lights this year will be the Gold Rush Chorus Placerville , El Dorado High School Band, Jammin 'Fitness Dance Group , Foothills coral Cantare Choir and several other talented groups and individuals who share some Holiday Cheer holiday .

And best of all, the tree lighting (by the Courthouse at 6 pm) will feature a countdown of Miss Sarah Miller El Dorado and Miss Teen El Dorado Raeven Barrett, followed by a visit of a cheerful companion in a red suit to be launched River City Bank 6:15 to 19:30 pm. Photos are available (surcharge), but are not required to visit Santa.

Shops and restaurants stay open late for the festivities and the Merchants Open House. Free parking in public lots that night, including the Center Street Garage and Lot Ivy House at Main and Cedar Ravine.