Press Releases

December 2011

Released December 1 - Kick off the holiday season in downtown Harrisonburg (Holiday Parade)

Released December 2 - Ring in the New Year in downtown Harrisonburg

Released December 12 - Shop Til You Drop in Downtown Harrisonburg

October 2011

Released October 3 - Block Party in the ‘Burg introduces college students to Harrisonburg

Released October 3 - Shenandoah Valley Joins Nation in Celebrating Food Day

Released October 5 - HDR Seeks Entries for Annual Veteran’s Day Parade

Released October 10 - Halloween on the Square Offers Fun for the Whole Family

Released October 19 - Block Party This Friday

Released October 19 - HDR Welcomes New Board Members

Released October 25 - A Night with the Arts Raises Money for Downtown

Released October 27 - Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Recognizes Downtown Award Winners

Released October 31 - HDR Annual Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony Honors Those Who Served

September 2011

Released September 14 - Facade Enhancement Grants 2011

Released September 26 - Electric Car Charging Station Comes to Harrisonburg

Released September 30 - Media Advisory: HDR's Annual Celebration & Reception

August 2011

Released August 3 - HDR Receives 2011 National Trust Main Street Accreditation

July 2011

Released July 1 -  Valley 4th Window Decorating Contest Names Winners

Released July 6 - Valley 4th Parade Names Winners

Released July 26 - Park project proposal offers opportunity for community discussions

June 2011

Released June 2 - Downtown recognized in Daily News-Record’s Best of the Valley Awards

Released June 3 - Fridays on the Square Celebrates its 21st Season

Released June 28 - Valley 4th Celebrates 10th Anniversary

May 2011

Released May 5 - Renaissance Night

Released May 16 - Virginia Main Street Awards 2011

Released May 18 - New Staff Members Nicole Martorana & Kim Kirk

Released May 23 - Court & Market Days Festival

Released May 27 - Great Race

Released May 31 - Valley 4th - Call for Parade Entries & Volunteers