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Update (Friday, Oct. 29, 2021): After restrictions regarding outdoor events pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted, the Kingston Nighttime Santa Claus Parade has been rescheduled and will now take place in late November. Details here. Original article: For the second year in a row, the Nighttime Santa Claus Parade is
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Blues loving locals and tourists alike will want to secure their spots for the Limestone City Blues Festival, a weekend festival held outdoors and in the clubs of downtown Kingston. This year, the festival will take place on August 27 and 28, 2021, with an all-Canadian lineup. Blues Bracelets are
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Downtown Kingston! has announced the return of Movies in the Square. Every Thursday, beginning August 12, 2021, families can bring their lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening in Springer Market Square. Projected on a large inflatable screen, this year’s lineup of cult favourites and instant classics is sure
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The Downtown Kingston! Board of Directors has announced the appointment of their new executive director Marijo Cuerrier. She is only the second executive director of the Downtown Kingston! Business Improvement Area (DK! BIA). Cuerrier steps into the role on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, coming from her most recent role as
Read moreThe Downtown Kingston! BIA has announced the 2020 Downtown Kingston! Award Winners Businesses and Downtown Kingston BIA! Members were asked to nominate other businesses or themselves for the Downtown Kingston 2020! Awards, Downtown Kingston! said in an email to Kingstonist. There were several nominations for each award category. Each nomination
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Downtown Kingston! has announced the launch of Downtown Dollars today, Friday, Dec. 27, 2020. Downtown Dollars work exactly like a gift card and can be used in many downtown shops, restaurants and services. According to a release from Downtown Kingston! dated Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, Downtown Dollars can be purchased
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Kingstonians can support local businesses this holiday shopping season with a safe and fun shopping experience in downtown Kingston. Starting today, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, the Downtown Kingston! (DK!) BIA is launching the first Holiday Shopping Passport giveaway. The giveaway is offering shoppers the chance to win one of two
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Every year Downtown Kingston! celebrates local creativity with a Pumpkin Parade the day after Halloween. This year, due to COVID-19 and the challenge of controlling crowds, the annual Confederation Park Pumpkin Parade has gone virtual. According to a release from Downtown Kingston! (DK!) dated Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, they are
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