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DUE TO WEATHER, EFFINGHAM’S HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kick off the holiday season with your family and friends at Downtown Effingham\u2019s Hometown Christmas<\/strong> on Saturday, November 29!\u00a0 \u00a0Whether you\u2019re hosting loved ones home for Thanksgiving or starting your own holiday traditions, this magical evening is the perfect way to celebrate together.<\/p>\n

Climb aboard for cozy horse-drawn carriage rides or whimsical tractor train rides, and delight the kids with a chance to meet a live reindeer.\u00a0 Make memories visiting Santa, snapping photos with favorite Christmas and Disney characters, and creating festive crafts in Santa\u2019s Workshop.\u00a0 As you stroll through the holiday magic, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, enjoy the sweet crunch of kettle corn, and soak in the sparkle and joy of the season.<\/p>\n

Bring the whole family downtown and make memories you\u2019ll treasure for years to come!<\/p>\n

Food & Beverage | 3:00-6:00pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>Macklin Kettle Corn<\/u><\/a><\/em>\u00a0&\u00a0Joe Sippers Cafe<\/u><\/a><\/em> Beverage Cart (costs associated with these vendors)<\/em><\/p>\n

Entertainment | 3:00-5:00pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Santa\u2019s Workshop<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0(heated tent in the City parking lot)
\n\u2022<\/em>Bulb Planting \u2013\u00a0University of Illinois Master Gardeners<\/u><\/a><\/em>
\n\u2022Christmas Activity \u2013\u00a0C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corp.<\/u><\/a>
\n<\/em>\u2022Christmas Coloring Pages & Pet Treats \u2013\u00a0Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS)<\/em><\/u><\/a>
\n<\/em>\u2022Christmas Craft \u2013\u00a0Effingham County Case Managers<\/em><\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022Christmas Ornament \u2013\u00a0Caritas Family Solutions<\/u><\/a><\/em>
\n\u2022Cookie Decorating \u2013\u00a0Kirby Foods-Effingham<\/u><\/a><\/em>
\n\u2022Reindeer Food \u2013\u00a0The Royal School of Cosmetology<\/u><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Additional Activities<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022Horse Drawn Carriage Rides \u2013 Yoder Horse & Carriage<\/em>
\n\u2022Two LIVE Reindeer & Sleigh \u2013\u00a0Prairie Moon Farm<\/u><\/a><\/em>
\n\u2022Tractor Train Rides \u2013\u00a0Bahrns Equipment, Inc.<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0Roepke Overhead Door<\/u><\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Y-Yard<\/u><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Special Guests<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u20222025 Miss and Jr. Miss Effingham County Fair Queen \u2013 Krista Phillips & Leah Ring<\/em>
\n\u2022Holiday & Winter Characters \u2013\u00a0Effingham High School Drama Club<\/em><\/p>\n

Lighted Christmas Parade | 5:00pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

We are bringing Santa to town in sparkling style \u2014 join us as the streets come alive with lights, laughter, and holiday magic!\u00a0 See below to sign up!<\/p>\n

Santa House | 5:45-8:00pm
\n<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

The big man in red is heading to his house \u2014 making his list, checking it twice, and arriving in style!\u00a0 Santa\u2019s elves at the\u00a0Effingham Public Library<\/u><\/a><\/em> are hard at work to make sure every child \u2014 young or old, naughty or nice \u2014 receives a personalized letter from Jolly Old St. Nick himself.\u00a0 This festive tradition is proudly sponsored by\u00a0Tracy Willenborg<\/em><\/u><\/a>, helping spread holiday cheer throughout our community. \u00a0Request your letter here<\/u><\/a>\u00a0by Friday, December 5.<\/em><\/p>\n

Live Music @ the Old Courthouse<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

6:15pm | <\/b><\/strong>FACE Christmas Concert
\n6:45pm | <\/b><\/strong>FACE Community Orchestra<\/p>\n

Lighted Parade:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Get ready to be dazzled by a magical evening of holiday cheer and twinkling lights.\u00a0 Watch as beautifully decorated floats, festive vehicles, and singing elves illuminate the streets, spreading warmth and joy to all.\u00a0 Bring your friends and family to experience this beloved holiday tradition.\u00a0 \u00a0Parade begins at 5:00pm, s<\/em>tarting at Baseball Card Connection, heading down Jefferson Ave to The Heart Theatre, and ending at 3rd St. \u00a0<\/em>Sign up<\/u><\/a>\u00a0by Tuesday, November 25.<\/p>\n

Participants:<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

City of Effingham
\nCity of Effingham Caledonia Fire Truck
\nCity of Effingham Fire Department
\nDan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota
\nDanceLife Center
\nDieterich Bank
\nFatso\u2019s Famous Pizza
\nFirst National Bank of Waterloo
\nKrista Phillips | 2025 Miss Effingham County Fair Queen
\nLakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
\nLeah Ring | 2025 Jr. Miss Effingham County Fair Queen
\nPlant Some Kindness
\nRumpke Waste & Recycling
\nRuss Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC
\nSouth Central FS
\nThe Heart Theatre
\nW.S. Broom & Co. Furniture
\nWabash Communications Co-Op<\/p>\n

Become a Sponsor:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Help brighten this holiday season by supporting this years event!\u00a0 Hometown Christmas offers a gift to the entire community as we gather together to celebrate this free event.\u00a0 \u00a0View opportunities<\/u><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 click here to\u00a0sponsor<\/u><\/a>!<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Tree Top<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0|
\nReindeer x2<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0|
\nHorse & Carriage\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>| The Wellness Loft
\nSanta\u2019s Workshop<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0| City of Effingham\/Visit Effingham; Wabash Communications Co-Op
\nCaroler<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0| HSHS St. Anthony\u2019s Memorial Hospital; Kirby Foods-Effingham; Premier Broadcasting | 97.9 XFM & KJ Country 102.3; The Heart Theatre; Washington Savings Bank
\nSanta Letters\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>| Tracy Willenborg-Taylor Law Office
\nCandy Cane<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0| Ameren Illinois; Effingham Asphalt; Evergreen Nursing & Rehab; Peters Buildings Inc.; The Beanstalk Boutique; W.S. Broom Co.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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