Snowflake Lane turns 15 years old.
Are you thinking of traveling to the US for Christmas? Maybe it doesn't catch you too close New York and the big tree Rockefeller Center , but this can also be a christmas experience in the purest American style. You will only have to cross to the other end of the country to reach the state of Washington where the spectacle of Snowflake Lane which this year celebrates its 15th anniversary.
santa claus It only happens once a year, except on bellevue , the city on the outskirts of Seattle, where he appears every night from seven in the evening accompanied by a parade of more than 300 artists in which snow and the play of lights are guaranteed.
From November 29 to December 24.
LET IT SNOW!
But, What exactly? Snowflake Lane starts every year on November 29th , after Thanksgiving, and on and on until December 24 at Bellevue Way , right where one of the largest shopping, dining and entertainment districts in the Pacific Northwest is located.
It is one of the most anticipated parades of American Christmas and in which 300 artists participate with up to 5,000 pieces of clothing and 10,000 Christmas lights. During 20 minutes, and from seven in the evening, between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square, the magic happens.
Suddenly it starts to snow (thanks to the work of 50 artificial snow machines) and everything is filled with lights and artists, from floats, princesses, fairy godmothers and elves.
In addition, this free show brings every night the visit of santa claus . As is the case in New York, here too they have set a day that marks the beginning of the festivities with the lighting of the lights.
On December 29, its nine-meter-high tree lights up in Bellevue Place Wintergarden . During this day there is no lack of Christmas carols, chocolate bars, cookies and the already famous 50 Jingle Belle Dancers.
In recent years Snowflake Lane has been growing in number of visitors, who do not want to miss the Christmas decorations and the parade inspired by Fifth Avenue in New York City , as stated by Kemper Freeman, the owner of The Bellevue Collection mall and organizer of the parade.
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