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Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/26/2022
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Downtown Champaign
Categories
The Parade of Lights returns to Downtown Champaign once again
The shop local holiday season officially kicks off on Saturday, November 26 in the heart of Downtown Champaign! Join Champaign Center to see a procession of lighted floats followed by the one-and-only Santa riding up on his sleigh during the 22nd annual Champaign Center Parade of Lights, presented by Christie Clinic!
This year’s theme is the Island of Misfit Toys! The parade will start promptly at 6 p.m. This is a free event!
on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Enjoy a full day of activities downtown on Small Business Saturday.
EVENT SCHEDULE
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Horse & Carriage Rides (must buy tickets ahead of time)
3:00 PM – 5:15 PM – Visit With Santa at Big Grove Tavern
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Candy Corners
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Parade of Lights!
The Parade of Lights float entry forms, volunteer sign up form, and sponsorship packets are available at ChampaignCenter.com. For more information, please contact the Champaign Center Partnership at 217-352-2400.
For More Information: Check out the event on Facebook for the latest info!
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