THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE
Danville, November 16, 2022 – As the holidays approach The City of Danville is busy planning many festivities for you to enjoy!
On Friday, November 25, join us as we light up Downtown Danville! At exactly 5:30, the lights from Harrison to Main will be plugged in, lighting North Vermilion Street throughout Downtown Danville. Santa will be at the Kresge Park lot for the ceremony and after to greet the children. Enjoy walking the blocks of Downtown as you listen to the street musicians, take in the sights, and enjoy Hot Cocoa and candy canes at Lovin’ Cup and Obsidian Coffee, compliments of The City of Danville.
On Friday, December 2, Come enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around Historic Downtown Danville on December 2nd from 1-5 PM. Carriages will pick up and drop off at the corner of Harrison and Vermilion every several minutes. Shop and eat in Downtown Danville and then stay and enjoy the Night of Lights Parade which begins at 6 PM. Carriage rides and the Night of Lights Parade are complimentary thanks to our First Friday Sponsors and the Vermilion County Conservation Foundation!
On Saturday, December 3, 10, and 17, Visit Santa in his house at Temple Plaza from 10 AM – Noon! These are FREE events! Feel free to snap a photo while you are visiting.
On Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10, Join us at Harrison Park Clubhouse for our Annual Holiday Bazaar featuring dozens of craft vendors! Buy unique holiday gifts and support local artisans. A fun event for all ages!
Friday, December 9 from 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, December 10 from 9 AM – 3 PM
We will also have a café open during this event featuring Mimi’s Kitchen and Catering’s delicious food! Chicken and Noodles, Vegetable Soup, Grilled Cheese and Pumpkin bars are a few items on the menu!
On December 1 – December 20, Enjoy the Light Up Danville Exterior Decorating Contest sponsored by Classic Homes Realty! Decorate your home’s exterior and submit your address and last/household name to Community Relations Administrator, Ashton Greer, via email at agreer@cityofdanville.com by Tuesday, November 29 at the latest!
The City will create a list of houses for folks to drive by and see. Once the list is complete, we will share it on the City website and on City Social Media Accounts! You have three weeks to take the tour and make your vote.
Thank you to our First Fridays sponsors:
First Place Sponsors: Carle Health, OSF Healthcare, Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness, and Hayley Siefert with Keller Williams Realty Group
Partners: Pete Goodwin with Country Financial, Christie Clinic, Vermilion Advantage, Watchfire, and thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components
Supporters: Lima Bean Glassworks and Gifts, Sweet Repeats, Aqua Illinois, Two Roads Wellness Clinic, and Amanda Galloway with Country Financial
