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SUMMARY:Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Step into the glow of the season at Downtown Effingham’s Hometown Christmas — an evening filled with lights\, laughter\, and hometown holiday magic. \nWhether you’re welcoming family home or building your own traditions\, this is the night to gather downtown and celebrate together. \nHop aboard a festive tractor train ride\, visit Santa\, snap photos with favorite Christmas and Disney characters\, and get creative inside Santa’s Workshop with hands-on holiday crafts. \nStroll through the twinkle-lit streets with hot chocolate in hand\, grab a bag of warm kettle corn\, and soak in the joy that only small-town Christmas can bring. \nBundle up\, bring the kids\, and make it a night that feels like a storybook — right here in Effingham. \n_________________________________________________________________ \nFood & Beverage | 3-5p\nMacklin Kettle Corn\nJoe Sippers Cafe\n(costs associated with these vendors) \n_________________________________________________________________ \nEntertainment | 3-5p\nSanta’s Workshop (heated tent in the City parking lot)\n•Cookie Decorating – Kirby Foods-Effingham\n \nAdditional Activities\n•Bubbles – Wild Foam Adventures\n•Story time with Mrs. Claus \n \nSpecial Guests\n•Holiday & Winter Characters – Effingham High School Drama Club \n_________________________________________________________________ \nLighted Christmas Parade | 5p\nWe are bringing Santa to town in sparkling style — join us as the streets come alive with lights\, laughter\, and holiday magic! \nSee below for route details and how to sign up! \n_________________________________________________________________ \nSanta House | 5:45-8p\n \nThe big man in red is heading to his house — making his list\, checking it twice\, and arriving in style! 🎅 \nSanta’s elves at the Effingham Public Library are hard at work to make sure every child — young or old\, naughty or nice — receives a personalized letter from Jolly Old St. Nick himself. This festive tradition is proudly sponsored by Tracy Willenborg\, helping spread holiday cheer throughout our community. \nRequest your letter here by Friday\, December 4. \n_________________________________________________________________ \nLive Music @ the Old Courthouse\n6:15p | FACE Christmas Concert\n6:45p | FACE Community Orchestra \n_________________________________________________________________ \nLighted Parade:\nGet ready to be dazzled by a magical evening of holiday cheer and twinkling lights. Watch as beautifully decorated floats\, festive vehicles\, and singing elves illuminate the streets\, spreading warmth and joy to all. \nBring your friends and family to experience this beloved holiday tradition.🕔 Parade begins at 5p📍 Starting at Baseball Card Connection\, heading down Jefferson Ave to The Heart Theatre\, and ending at 3rd St. \nSign up will be available soon – register by Monday\, November 23. \nParticipants:\nTBD \n_________________________________________________________________ \nBecome a Sponsor:\nHelp brighten this holiday season by supporting this years event! Hometown Christmas offers a gift to the entire community as we gather together to celebrate this free event.  \nSponsorships will be shared soon! \nSponsors:\nHorse & Carriage |\nSanta’s Workshop | Wabash Communications Co-Op\nCaroler | HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\nSanta Letters |\nCandy Cane | \nContact Information:\nNicole Morrison\nnmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com\n(217) 347-6282 \n_________________________________________________________________ \nFollow @EffCoChamber on Facebook to stay updated on Hometown Christmas details!
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/hometown-christmas/
LOCATION:Downtown Effingham\, Jefferson Ave\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events
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