- Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2016 21:51
The 3rd Annual Hoodie Hoo Day hosted by the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in downtown Charleroi.
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Activities begin at 11 a.m., and the group Hoodie Hoo shout will occur precisely at noon, to chase any remnants of winter completely away. The shout will occur regardless of severity of weather, and if necessary, some activities will be moved indoors. A giant Hoodie giveaway raffle ticket will be pulled, and the winner will win a collection of gift cards, products and services from area businesses. There will also be Hoodie Hoo apparel available for sale.
Northern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day is an official holiday trademarked by wellcat.com, and Charleroi is believed to have the largest crowd on record performing the shout in 2014. It always occurs on February 20. “We are excited,” said Deb Keefer, Chamber Director. “Because February 20 falls on a Saturday this year, we expect our attendance will explode because of area high school and college students who want to participate.” Keefer will be guest bartender at a Hoodie Eve happy hour to be held at the River House from 5-7 p.m. on February 19 the River House Café in Charleroi. Her tips will be donated to the City Mission.
The planning committee is now developing a promotional/activity plan for downtown businesses and are still seeking sponsors. Sponsors to date are Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency and Mon City Apparel. If anyone would like to be a sponsor, be involved in the planning, or volunteer please contact the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce at 724-483-3507.
Updates and listings of participating merchants on February 20 are readily available on the Charleroi Hoodie Hoo Facebook page.
