CHESTER – Christmas On The River is coming up this weekend.
Among the scheduled events:
Santa and Mrs Claus Will Make Their First Visit Of The Season And kick Off The Holiday Celebration. Join Us For Visits With Santa And Mrs. Claus,
The Community Blessing Of The Season And Mayor Tom Page’s Annual Holiday Tidings In Our Little River City.
St. John’s 52nd Annual Christmas Bazaar Will Be Held Saturday, December 7th . There Will Be Local Vendors, Free Kid Crafts, Hot Cocoa & Cookie Stand, St. Nick’s Attic, Their Ever Popular Coffee Cakes And Soup. Stop By And Browse, Enjoy Luch And Be Sure To Get Your Picture With Santa Taken For Free.
St. John Lutheran Church Will Host An Open House, 10 Am-4 Pm.
St Mary Help Of Christian Church Invites Everyone To An Open House Saturday, December 7, 10 M-3 Pm. It Is The Season Of Advent For The Church And They Will Be Showcasing The Beautiful Symbols Of Their Catholic Faith.
The City Of Chester Proudly Presents Our Annual Lighted Christmas Parade: The Parade Will Be Held On Saturday, December 7, At 5:30 Pm. The Parade Will Form In Front Of The Chester High School. Participants Should Turn Onto Hoppe Drive From State Street To Line-Up And May Begin Doing So At 4:30 Pm. All Entries Must Be In Place By 5:15 Pm. The Parade Will Step Off At 5:30 Pm, Move Southwest On Swanwick Street. It Will Turn Left On West Stacey Street And Immediately Right Onto State Street. It Will Continue On State Street Ending At Church Street, (CHESTER Car Wash).
Following The Parade The Community Is Invited To Gather Behind The Chester Square Gazebo Park For Santa’s Street Party! Santa And Mrs Claus Will Be Receiving Visitors And There Will Be Activities For The Kids. Main Event Catering Will Be Set Up In The Yard At Perfect Detail Spa And They Will Be Serving Chili, Hot Dogs, Cocoa And Expresso. A Christmas On The River Favorite Is The Holiday Craft Sale And Christmas Market.
All Events And Times Are Subject To Change.
For More Information Call 618-826-1430, Look Us Up On Facebook At Chester, Il Community Information Or visit www.chesterill.com.