Thanksgiving Holiday Events in Chicago Suburbs

The Thanksgiving four day holiday weekend is a time for family, friends, and big turkey dinners. It's also the kick-off to the Christmas holiday season, the start of tree-lighting, decorating, shopping, and plenty of celebrating. The Chicago suburbs have a variety of holiday events going on for Thanksgiving weekend. Many of these parades, lighting ceremonies, holiday walks and fests are free and suitable for all ages.

ST. CHARLES

Friday, November 23, 2007

1:00pm-3:00pm: Live Ice Sculpting by Joe Gagnepain. Filling Station -- Main Street & 3^rd Street. Sponsored by Old Second Bank. Local artist, muralist, sculptor and snow carver Gagnepain creates grand ice designs for holiday spectators.

5:00pm: The Lighting of the Lights. Lincoln Park - Main Street & 4th Street. Sponsored by Hotel Baker. Featuring holiday music by St. Charles high schools' choirs.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

10:00am: Holiday Movie Prancer. Historic Arcada Theatre - 105 East Main Street. Sponsored by System Sensor.

11:30am-1:00pm: Strolling Victorian Carolers. West of River. Sponsored by Zimmerman Ford.

12:00pm-2:00pm: Live Ice Sculpting by Joe Gagnepain. Municipal Center -- Northwest corner of Main Street and 1st Avenue.

12:00pm-4:00pm: Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides. Depart from 12 North Third Street. Sponsored by Comcast.

2:00pm: Holiday Family Concert. Arcada Theater - 105 East Main Street. Sponsored by System Sensor. Performances by vocalists, choirs, and dance companies of all ages from the local community.

3:30pm-5:00pm: Strolling Victorian Carolers. East of River. Sponsored by Zimmerman Ford.

5:30pm: McGrath Auto Group's Electric Christmas Parade. Between 5th Street & 4th Avenue. Antique autos decorated with festive holiday lights, completely illuminated parade with marching bands, equestrian clubs, community floats and more. Special appearance by Ashley Hatfield, Miss Illinois 2007.

Complete information available at the Downtown St. Charles website.

November 23-25, 2007