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SUMMARY:Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Downtown Effingham’s Hometown Christmas! Whether you’re welcoming loved ones home for the holidays or creating traditions of your own\, this special evening is the perfect way to celebrate together. \nVisit Santa\, snap photos with favorite Christmas and Disney characters\, and get creative with festive crafts in Santa’s Workshop. \nAs you make your way through downtown\, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate\, grab some kettle corn and enjoy the lights\, activities and holiday atmosphere throughout the evening. \nBring the whole family downtown and make Hometown Christmas part of your holiday tradition! \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•Bulb Planting – University of Illinois Master Gardeners\n•Christmas Activity – C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corp.\n•Christmas Coloring Pages & Pet Treats – Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS)\n•Christmas Craft – Effingham County Case Managers\n•Christmas Ornaments – Caritas Family Solutions\n•Cookie Decorating – Kirby Foods-Effingham\n•Punch a Cup – Lakeland Rehab & Health Center\n•Reindeer Food – The Royal School of Cosmetology \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\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\nTBD | FACE Christmas Concert\nTBD | FACE Community Orchestra \n_________________________________________________________________ \nLighted Parade Signup:\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 5pStarting at Baseball Card Connection\, heading down Jefferson Ave to The Heart Theatre\, and ending at 3rd St. \nSign up today – register by Tuesday\, November 24. \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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