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Come ‘Shop Late’ in Lancaster City on Thursday, December 12!
Whether it’s last-minute holiday shopping or a much-needed night on the town, Lancaster Shops Late 2019 is the perfect excuse to explore what Lancaster City has to offer! Home to over 200 eclectic, local shops, businesses, and restaurants, Lancaster City has something special for everyone on your list!
Merchants that wish to participate can sign up here.
Merchants will stay open late (9 p.m. or later) to invite shoppers
to “make a night” out of holiday shopping in Lancaster City.
There will be roaming entertainment, warm treats, and plenty of holiday cheer. We even hear that Santa will be in #downtownlancaster that night!
Check out this list of all participating businesses here!
Please note street parking is #FREE after 6 p.m. as meters are no longer enforced.
This event is sponsored by the Downtown Investment District, Visit Lancaster City, and the Lancaster City Alliance

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June 2018 marked the end of three years of implementation on Building On Strength, the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s 15-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan. At this milestone, Lancaster City Alliance invited the Plan’s nationally recognized consultants from Mahan Rykiel Associates, Inc., Arnett Muldrow & Associates, Ltd., and RGS Associates, Inc. to return for a special panel discussion with the Plan’s steering committee, the Lancaster City Alliance’s Economic Development & Planning Executive Leadership Team, as well as the organization’s Chairpersons Council and Advocacy Executive Leadership Teams. The consultants’ feedback highlighted the community’s achievements and where the community should focus its attention moving into Year 4.