Community Corner
Downtown Wheaton Celebrates the Holiday Season with Dickens of a Christmas Events Nov. 25-Dec. 24
WHAT:
Festive lights will decorate the streets of Downtown Wheaton as the community’s Dickens of a Christmas Celebration kicks off with the 28th annual Lighted Holiday Parade on November 25. The celebration will continue through December with Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, A Visit with Santa, and a Holiday Open House featuring your favorite shops in Downtown Wheaton. Each year the Downtown Wheaton Association sponsors and plans the festivities to bring the community together and celebrate the season.
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For additional details about the activities visit: http://downtownwheaton.com/events/dickens.html
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WHERE/WHEN:
Lighted Holiday Parade
Downtown Wheaton
Friday, November 25, 6 p.m.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Boarding at Main St. and E. Liberty Dr.
Saturdays, November 26 – December 17, Noon – 3 p.m.
A Visit with Santa
Community Bank Wheaton/Glen Ellyn
100 N. Wheaton Ave.
Saturdays, November 26 – December 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Holiday Open House
Downtown Wheaton
Saturday, December 3 (Individual business hours apply)
PARTICIPATING STORES:
Animal Medical Center
Carlson True Value Hardware
Carlson Paint, Glass
DuPage Art League
DuPage County Historical Museum
Genghis Grill-The Mongolian Stir Fry
Graham's Chocolates
It's Our Earth
Ivy Restaurant
Jeans and a Cute Top
Knippens Shoes
Paper House
Serenade
SereneTeaz
Stones' Jewelry
Stork's Cradle
Sushi Mono
Suzette's Creperie
Tasting Devine
The Dress by Nicole
Two Shopaholics
Wheaton Bank and Trust
Wheaton Mulch
Wheaton Religious Gifts
Zazu Salon & Day Spa
CONTACTS:
Amanda Bothen; Amanda@hensonconsulting.com; 630.315.2967
