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Dec 20

🎄 We got a letter straight from the Grinch’s desk! 💚✍️
Don’t forget—you can still drop off your letters to the Grinch at @pioneercoffeeroastingcompany through next Tuesday, and the Grinch will write back!

🎅🏻 Santa will also right back until next Tuesday! Drop those letters to @jensenfarmsellensburg Outpost, @sunsetcafe_loosewolf or at Pioneer Coffee! Don’t miss the deadline!! Write them today and leave a return address! 😊

🐾 SLED DOGS TOMORROW! 🐶
The sled dog crew is bringing out the pups for a meet & greet, photo ops, and a chance to learn all about sled dogs—plus Santa will be there too!

You won’t want to miss this festive, furry fun! 🎅🐕❄️

cleelumdowntownassociation

Dec 17

❄️🎄 Grinch Update! 🎄❄️
Due to hazardous conditions this morning and the 3-hour school delay, the Grinch will not be making his appearance at school today. 😭

We’ll do our very best to reschedule around the Grinch’s very busy calendar of pity, self-loathing, and holiday mischief… 🤢💚
BAD WEATHER, GO AWAY!

Don’t worry, Grinch lovers—we’ll keep you posted on his next sneaky appearance! Stay warm and stay safe out there ❄️✨

cleelumdowntownassociation

Dec 17

Where are you, Grinch letters?! 👀✉️💚

We just dropped off a Letters to the Grinch box at @pioneercoffeeroastingcompany just for YOU—so grab a pencil and tell the Grinch what’s on your naughty (or nice 😉) list! We’ll also be bringing letters for the little ones to write tomorrow at Cle Elum–Roslyn Elementary.

The Grinch himself will be sneaking around the school from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM, so if your kid comes home saying they saw a big green guy… they actually saw the Grinch!🎄😂💚

cleelumdowntownassociation

Dec 15

Christmas spirit filled every corner of Dru Bru this Saturday 🎄✨
Santa stopped by, kids were all smiles, the holiday market was hopping, and CEVFFA felt the love with so many generous donations ❤️
Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported local vendors, and made memories we’ll cherish.
This one was special—and we can’t wait to do it all again next year… Santa included! 🎅🎁
And yes…. Santa knows 6-7!! 😂 🤭
#christmasincleelum #drubru #cleelumvolunteerfiredept #santa #holidays

cleelumdowntownassociation

Dec 12

‘Twas the evening of December 6th… ✨

Downtown Cle Elum glowed 💡 like a Christmas storybook. From 4–8 PM, nearly 1k visitors soaked in the magic—some traveling all the way from Illinois and Oregon to enjoy our Lighted Parade. At 6 PM, the enchantment peaked with 869 joyful guests filling the streets, spending an average of 71 festive minutes wrapped in lights, laughter, and holiday cheer.

These numbers show the turnout—but the real magic was in the moments shared. ❄️❤️

Why no fire pits?
City-approved fire pits require volunteer staffing, and this year we didn’t have enough helpers. We hope to bring them back next year! (Fire pit rules come from the Cle Elum Fire Department.)

Fireworks, parade, and downtown lights?
These are made possible by the Cle Elum Downtown Association through Lodging Tax funds, sponsorships, and CEDA.

Why fireworks right after the parade?
To keep everyone safely in one place, reopen streets quickly, and encourage downtown shopping afterward. 🎆

Why a shorter parade?
Our Christmas Parade had 23 bright floats—perfect for small-town charm! (For comparison: Pioneer Days has over 100 entries + horses, which makes it much longer.) ✅

This years parade winners are 🥁……. Ensign Ranch, @merle.inc & SleighNitLLC! Come on down to our office for a Lenox tree ornament ❄️

cleelumdowntownassociation

Dec 12

Tired of wrapping your own gifts and need a break this Christmas season? We’ve got you covered!

We’ll be accepting cash or check donations with suggested amounts for small, medium, and large gifts. Just drop off your items during the dates listed—we’ll be open during normal business hours.

Every donation goes directly toward supporting our downtown community, so you can check off your holiday to-do list and give back at the same time!

And don’t forget:
🎅 Santa photos at Dru Bru this Saturday
🐾 Sled dog rides on December 20th

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