Dear Editor,
Following what has become a Christmas tree lighting tradition at Locomotive Park, kicked off by Mayor Miles this past Saturday, Dec. 4, Christmas celebrations in downtown Kingman were lit up. The celebrations were followed by a Street of Lights, which replaced the longstanding Parade of Lights that Kingmanites have enjoyed for many years and the 2nd year running of the Mingle Jingle.
Our congratulations to Joni Millin and the Kingman Downtown Merchants Association and Matt and Pam Wanner (The Standard Newspaper) for putting on such a wonderful event, which lasted until 9 p.m. and provided several hours for visitors and residents alike to tour Beale St. in their cars and walk Beale St. and the side streets to enjoy the lit up and decorated Christmas-On-Wheels vehicles parked along the streets and visit and patronize all of the wonderful Kingman downtown merchants, restaurants, and bars. The kiddies even lined up for an on-the-knee visit with Santa.
An added benefit and attraction, which also drew lots of people to the center of downtown Kingman was the 2nd year running of the Mingle Jingle Christmas Bazaar event held at Beale Celebrations. Vendors and guests alike lauded huge praise and gratitude for holding the Mingle Jingle again this year. Big Kudos to Joni Millin and Sheri Shaw. It was such a great success, I understand they will do it again next year.
All of these events, beginning with the tree lighting at Locomotive Park, the Street of Lights, and Mingle Jingle events are perfect examples of what can and should be done to show off our historic downtown area, the original Historic Route 66, which runs right through the center of town, and bring throngs of visitors to downtown Kingman, supporting the local downtown businesses.
Jack Alexander
Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories
Kingman
