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Here are a few of the HTC team’s favorite seasonal parades, events, shopping days, and more, each happening right here in our area.
Local Holiday Celebrations to Add to Your Calendar
Mark your calendar now – this season is about to be busy with all these holiday celebrations!
Festival of Christmas by House of Neighborly Service – Friday, November 13
Kick off your holiday season with this fundraiser benefiting House of Neighborly Service and help a Monroe County neighbor find hope. Hosted at Turner Hall in Columbia, IL, the event includes a fried chicken dinner, drinks, a live and silent auction, raffles, and more.
Red Bud Christmas Walk – Sunday, November 22
Get into the holiday spirit! Shop at a Christmas Market, play Bingo, taste the “Flights of Red Bud” during this first of many holiday celebrations.
Waterloo Christmas Walk – Saturday, November 28 & Sunday, November 29
Experience the magic of the holidays in historic Waterloo. Plan to shop at participating merchants, take a carriage ride, visit with Santa, listen to a holiday concert, and enjoy the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce’s Lamppost Decorating Contest, featuring several local businesses (look out for HTC’s design!).
Red Bud Chamber of Commerce Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting – Friday, November 27
Head to downtown Red Bud the Friday after Thanksgiving for a wonderful celebration of the Christmas season. Experience a stunning display of lighted floats before joining in the town’s Community Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
Waterloo GLOW Parade – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 28
The streets of Waterloo will be lit up with holiday cheer for the GLOW Parade! Part of the Christmas Walk holiday celebrations, this parade features multiple decorated floats from local businesses and organizations, along with Santa Claus himself.
Columbia Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28
Come on out to Fountain Park to watch as Columbia’s town tree is lit up for the first time this season. This holiday celebration also includes carols, carriage rides, hot cocoa, and Christmas crafts – plenty of fun for the whole family!
Columbia Bright Night Christmas Parade – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5
Welcome the holiday season in beautiful Columbia, IL! Enjoy decorated floats from local businesses and organizations before heading to Turner Hall’s Christmas Social for more holiday cheer.
An Old-Fashioned German Christmas in Maeystown – 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 6
Step back in time at this festival inspired by beloved German holiday traditions. Come out for a German Christmas carol sing, Christkindlmarkt and quilt show, carriage rides, German crafts, strolling musicians, visiting Sankt Nikolaus, and so much more.
Santa’s Village in Red Bud – Various dates in December
From visiting Santa in his own village (Dec. 4, 11, and 18) to writing letters to the big man himself, there’s a lot going on at Red Bud’s Santa’s Village in December! Be sure to also sign up for the unique PJ Supper with Santa, only on December 8 and 9.
Waterloo Santa Float – Various dates in December
The Santa Float is one of the most beloved annual traditions in Waterloo. Starting at 5 p.m. on many mid-December evenings, Santa will make his way along various routes, stopping at homes to hand out candy bars and spread cheer. Some candy bars will contain golden tickets, which can be turned in for a gift from Santa!
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