It was another packed night in Newbuyrport as the town featured its annual Invitation Night this past weekend. There was not an empty room in all of downtown as friends, couples and families enjoyed good food, good drinks and lots of shopping. Favorite restaurants such as the Thirsty Whale and Agave were filled with noise and laughter as new and old friends took in the Christmas atmosphere of the evening. The streets and sidewalks were just as busy as vendors handed out popcorn and hot chocolate to warm everyone’s insides and spirits.
We visited some of our favorite friends at Bobbles and Lace and like the rest of the town the store was full of customers Christmas shopping. Live music and free wine kept everyone’s mind off the stress that comes with this time of the year and one of the owners, Lindsay Rando was in high spirits as well as she watched her store flourish.
It was a smiliar story throughout the whole town. The “invitation” part of the night was said to end at nine but locals and visitors kept the night going well until last call. The town can chalk the evening up as a success for both businesses and customers, the only downfall being that this great event only comes twice a year.
