All families, friends, and neighbors are invited to Fountain Square in Downtown Evanston on Saturday, December 6, 4:30-7PM to celebrate the holidays at our annual tree lighting event with the Mayor, the City Clerk, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and other special guests. Throughout the evening, you'll enjoy live holiday-themed music performed by several local singing groups.
Live entertainment will start at 4:30PM. The brief tree lighting ceremony will take place right around 5PM, followed by more live entertainment at Fountain Square. Starting around 5:30PM, Santa & Mrs. Claus will offer free photo ops in The Crystal Ballroom at The Merion (1611 Chicago Avenue) -- so get those lists ready! The Merion will also have complimentary warm beverages and sweet treats from 5:30-7PM!
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
4:30PM | Evanston Children's Choir
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4:50PM | Welcome by Andy Vick, Executive Director, Downtown Evanston business district
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5:00PM | Tree Lighting with Mayor Biss, City Clerk Mendoza, and Santa & Mrs. Claus
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5:10-5:30PM | Northwestern Community Singers
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5:30-5:50PM | TBD
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5:30-7PM | Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus in The Crystal Ballroom at The Merion
Please use the main entrance at 1611 Chicago Avenue
The Evanston Children's Choir will also perform at The Merion from 5:30-6PM
THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
City of Evanston/Enjoy Evanston
Evanston Community Bank & Trust
Goldfish Swim School of Evanston
Valli Produce: International Fresh Market
The Crystal Ballroom and The Merion
Colectivo Coffee
Live entertainment will start at 4:30PM. The brief tree lighting ceremony will take place right around 5PM, followed by more live entertainment at Fountain Square. Starting around 5:30PM, Santa & Mrs. Claus will offer free photo ops in The Crystal Ballroom at The Merion (1611 Chicago Avenue) -- so get those lists ready! The Merion will also have complimentary warm beverages and sweet treats from 5:30-7PM!
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
4:30PM | Evanston Children's Choir
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4:50PM | Welcome by Andy Vick, Executive Director, Downtown Evanston business district
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5:00PM | Tree Lighting with Mayor Biss, City Clerk Mendoza, and Santa & Mrs. Claus
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5:10-5:30PM | Northwestern Community Singers
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5:30-5:50PM | TBD
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5:30-7PM | Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus in The Crystal Ballroom at The Merion
Please use the main entrance at 1611 Chicago Avenue
The Evanston Children's Choir will also perform at The Merion from 5:30-6PM
THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
City of Evanston/Enjoy Evanston
Evanston Community Bank & Trust
Goldfish Swim School of Evanston
Valli Produce: International Fresh Market
The Crystal Ballroom and The Merion
Colectivo Coffee
Special thanks to The Merion and The Crystal Ballroom for hosting photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Families are also invited to bring donations for the Mayor's Holiday Toy, Food & Book Drive to The Merion, which will have a donation box on site.
If you're driving into Downtown Evanston for the Holiday Light Celebration, we recommend taking advantage of the free holiday parking, or using the Sherman Plaza Self Park garage--it's only a block away from Fountain Square. More information about parking. Downtown Evanston is also easily accessible by bike, bus or train! For questions, email info@DowntownEvanston.org.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT:
Warm Bevvy Walk | Thursday, December 11, 4:00-7:00PM
If you're driving into Downtown Evanston for the Holiday Light Celebration, we recommend taking advantage of the free holiday parking, or using the Sherman Plaza Self Park garage--it's only a block away from Fountain Square. More information about parking. Downtown Evanston is also easily accessible by bike, bus or train! For questions, email info@DowntownEvanston.org.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT:
Warm Bevvy Walk | Thursday, December 11, 4:00-7:00PM