Press Release

St George Gingerbread House Parade Announces 
Tour Dates and Fundraiser Beneficiary

By Melissa Daams
October 1, 2019

St. George, Utah - The St George Gingerbread House Parade tour kicks off December 2nd together with the City of St George Town Square annual Christmas lighting and continues through December 14th, ending with the Fundraiser portion co-sponsored by Downtown Farmers Market and held during the annual Holiday Market at Ancestor Square, St. George, UT from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. 

During the tour, Dec 2 -14, participating businesses will showcase uniquely crafted gingerbread houses. Visitors may cast votes for their favorite house. The gingerbread houses will remain at the area businesses for two weeks and then are moved to the Christmas Market for the fundraiser, the votes will enter a prize to win $50 and the best Gingerbread house baker will win a prize of $300. At this event, the participating businesses have included items or services to be auctioned together with the Gingerbread Houses, and a bake sale; and every penny earned will benefit the St George Children’s Museum.

The parade tour and entry to the Christmas Market are free and are a great activity for all ages. 

About St George Gingerbread House Parade

The St George Gingerbread House Parade was founded in 2019. The origins date back to 2012 when local business McArthur Jewelers hosted the then Gingerbread House Tour for the historic downtown St George businesses along Main Street. The organizers have switched hands over the years and in 2019, local resident Melissa Daams, founded the organization after learning it wasn’t going to be organized this year. Her goal is to bring together area businesses, benefit a local nonprofit and create an idyllic family and community Christmas experience. She has opened up the event to all area St George business to get involved. 

Contact

Melissa Daams, Founder and Director
1219 Oak Circle, St George, UT 84790
PH 480.378.7024
Email gingerbreadparade@gmail.com
Facebook.com/gingerbreadparade
Instagram.com/gingerbread.parade
www.gingerbreadparade.org


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