New Independence Christmas Market offering free space to SantaCaliGon vendors impacted by recent storms

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Vendors who lost a day of business at SantaCaliGon due to storms will get another chance to set up shop at a new holiday event coming to Independence Square this November.

The Independence Chamber of Commerce, Independence Square Association and Visit Independence are hosting the Independence Square Christmas Market on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The event will bring in a variety of vendors and Square businesses for holiday shopping.

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SantaCaliGon vendors get first priority for space at the market, and that space is complimentary to make up for the Labor Day weekend festival having to close a day early.

Allison Calvin, executive director of Visit Independence, said the three organizations came together after the festival to come up with a plan.

"Really, just supporting them, getting the word out that people can come support those vendors that were affected by weather, and hopefully show that the Independence Square and Independence residents and visitors love SantaCaliGon and the vendors, and want to support them through the holiday season," Calvin said.

SantaCaliGon vendors should have received an email from the chamber explaining how to claim their spot. Non-SantaCaliGon vendors will join a wait list first. Calvin said some vendors have already taken advantage of the new holiday market.

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