3nd Annual Westboro Plaza Glow Shines Brighter Than Ever

Tomorrow night, there will be hundreds of glittering new lights winking in the Topeka sky. On Thursday, November 5, the Westboro Plaza will hold its third annual Westboro Plaza Glow, ushering in the holiday season.

Once again, the Westboro Mart will be the most festive spot in Topeka—filled with the sights, sounds and tastes of the holidays. Hear the Topeka High Jazz Band play holiday music amidst the twinkling lights, along with activities galore:

6:30 pm—activities begin
Glass blowing demonstrations at the Haute Shop
Surprise fun from Gizmo Pictures
Santa photos at Centerpiece Photography
Food vendors will be selling delicious treats

7:00 pm—lighting ceremony
The switch is thrown and hundreds of lights come ablaze

Merchants and galleries will be open until 9 pm to entertain customers and friends with prize drawings and treats of their own.

“The Plaza Glow is growing into the kickoff for Topeka’s holiday season,” said Pat Gideon of Sliver Lake Bank, and co-owner of The Westboro Mart. “We have a wonderful neighborhood and thriving arts culture here. Of course the night after the Plaza Glow is First Friday, so there’s much to see and do. We invite the whole community to join us.”

Porterfield’s Flowers is a business that’s been in the Westboro Mart since 1981. Owner David Porterfield also loves helping make the historic district shine even at holiday time. “The area is full of history—and was the first shopping center in the city. It just makes sense that we welcome the season right here in the Westboro Mart,” he said.

The Plaza Glow is the brainchild of Frank Johnson, DDS, whose office is on the northeast corner of Huntoon & Oakley. His early vision has caught on in the neighborhood and Plaza Glow is quickly becoming a Topeka tradition. The event is open to the public, with many free activities for all ages.