Submitted by Holiday Alley
Area residents Michael Buhr and Ron Knight of IG Wealth Management have always supported Homes for the Holidays House and Heritage Tour, which has raised more than $130,000 for non-profit housing in Selkirk, St. Clements, and St. Andrews since 2015. The tour had to be postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But volunteers pivoted to create a COVID-19 safe Holiday Alley.
Buhr, was one of the first people part of the conversation about starting Holiday Alley discussed at the Homes for the Holidays’ signature wine and cheese night four years ago at the Gwen Fox Gallery. He knew then how important expanding the house tour to an entire street could be to downtown rejuvenation and most importantly, community spirit.
“I’ve seen Holiday Alley grow from an idea to a full-scale festival that celebrates community like no other,” said Michael Buhr, of Michael Buhr & Associates for IG Private Wealth Management based in Selkirk.
“I know the team at Holiday Alley are working hard to create the holiday miracle we all need at this time and create it safely, and we knew we could be part of that miracle,” said Ron Knight of IG Wealth Management.
The festival, which takes place Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 will focus on livestreaming the Selkirk Biz Santa Parade of Lights on Friday and a fully decorated and illuminated street for safe drive-thru event. Other COVID safe events being discussed is a livestream of Holiday Alle-themed Quiz Night, made famous by the City of Selkirk; live music and entertainment by local acts, and holiday messages by special community organizations, sponsors, and members
