THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE
Danville, November 13, 2023 – The holiday season is quickly approaching and the City of Danville wants to invite you to enjoy all the holiday festivities!
On Friday, November 24, 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 lot before and after the ceremony 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.
On Friday, November 25, Downtown Danville Inc.’s Small Business Saturday takes place from 9 AM – 4 PM with a special visit from Santa at Temple Plaza from 11 AM – 2 PM. It will be picture perfect! Make sure to stop and shop the local businesses to collect a BINGO card to be entered to win a prize basket! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite window decoration at the downtown business of your choice.
On Friday, December 1, Start your December off with a horse-drawn carriage ride around Historic Downtown Danville 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 on Vermilion Street. Carriage rides and the Night of Lights Parade are complimentary thanks to our First Friday Sponsors and the Vermilion County Conservation Foundation!
On Saturdays, December 2, 9, 16, and 23, Visit Santa in his brand-new house on the Temple Plaza stage from 10 AM-12 PM. It will be picture perfect, so make sure you take a photo! This is completely free to the public.
On Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9, Join us at Harrison Park Clubhouse for our Annual Holiday Bazaar featuring over 30 craft vendors! Buy unique holiday gifts and support local artisans. Enjoy a treat from the holiday café! A fun event for all ages!
Friday, December 8th from 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, December 9th from 9 AM – 3 PM
On December 1st – December 20, Check out the Light Up Danville Exterior Decorating Contest! Decorate your home’s exterior and submit your address and household name to Community Relations Administrator, Ashton Greer, via email at agreer@cityofdanville.com by Wednesday, November 29 at the latest to enter!
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 for the people’s choice award winner!
