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the holidays are extra special downtown!
The historic downtown sparkles with the magic of the season with "the world's tallest Advent calendar," Santa House, carriage rides, window decorating contests, and lots of special dining and shopping deals! Local small businesses with extended hours make it worth the trip downtown!
11/28 WJVO Christmas Parade 6pm
Christmas tree lighting
Record Store Day 8-6 @ Pizza Records
11/29 Small Business Saturday ALL DAY!
Downtown Holiday Display Contest
sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street & Jacksonville Journal Courier
Voting online for best indoor and window displays starts November 28; winners announced December 13
Cocoa & Carriage Rides
December 13 - 10-1
Reserve your seat for $15/each
or the entire carriage for $60!
After payment, secure your
reservation time by contacting:
events@jacksonvillemainstreet.org
All riders get a cookie & cup of cocoa! Load & unload on East State Street at The Plaza.
Specials:
12/1 - 5pm Advent Calendar Reveal by The Farmers State Bank &
Trust Company
12/6 - 1pm FREE Movie Saturday @ Illinois Theater
12/12 - 6pm Our Town Books Holiday Bookish Ball
12/13 - 9-11am Breakfast with Santa @ AmVets
10:30-2 Grinch Visit @ Our Town Books
1pm FREE Movie Saturday @ Illinois Theater
6-6:30pm Live Nativity by 1st Christian Church on the square
12/20 - 1pm FREE Movie Saturday @ Illinois Theater
Peachy Nest Letters to Santa thru 12/20
Santa house open thru 12/24!
friday, november 28: Arrival 6pm​
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