Christmas on MacArthur Attracted Hundreds

12.2023

This year’s Christmas on MacArthur, held on December 9, was a huge success, netting more than 1,500 gifts for Toys-for-Tots, and leaving hundreds of children and adults with vivid Christmas memories. Marines picked up the toys after the event, and eight lucky kids, who had donated toys, each won a brand new bicycle.  
Hundreds swarmed along the 4000 block of MacArthur Avenue from mid morning till early afternoon under a cloudless blue sky. There were many kid-friendly activities, including ornament-making, along with street vendors selling handmade arts and craft items, and other merch. There was also live music with bagpipers playing at the north end of the street, and on the parklet in front of Stir Crazy Cafe,  Elana Lisa, Evy Watts, Steve Young and David Schieferstein performed holiday favorites. And of course, Santa Claus and his helper were there listening to Christmas wishes.  This Northside tradition is made possible by the Bellevue Merchants Association,  the Bellevue Civic Association and NORTH of the JAMES, which has been a proud sponsor of this event since its inception.