SPOKANE, Wash. — Winter holidays are fast approaching and the Sprague Union District was filled with festive cheer Saturday for its fourth annual On The Ave event.
Rainy and cold weather didn’t stop people from enjoying the event, which saw more involvement from businesses this year than ever before.
On The Ave offers unique shopping opportunities and raises awareness for local businesses.
As the beloved event grows, so does that part of town.
“They are a great way to get people out in the district,” said Heather Hanley, one of the owners of the Tin Roof Furniture Store. “Things they are not normally going to see during a shopping adventure.”
The Tin Roof Furniture Store has been on Sprague Avenue for nearly eight decades. Hanley said she’s seen firsthand the growth in the district throughout the years.
“My dad and I always thought it could be this way,” Hanley said.
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