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Winter Fest
Downtown Champaign
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Join us on Shop Local Saturday as we launch the all-new Winter Fest throughout Downtown.
This all day event will be filled with fun and activities leading up the Parade of Lights.
More than 20 local retailers will be highlighted
and this is the perfect day to stuff your stockings with local goods.
10am-5pm Mistletoe Market at The Orpheum Theatre
12-4pm Visit with Santa at Big Grove Tavern
1-7pm Historic Popcorn Wagon
1-4pm Letter Writing to Santa
1-7:30pm Plaza Stage Entertainment
1-4pm Carriage Rides around Downtown
1-5pm Kids Wonderland with games and inflatables
5pm Parade of Lights
6:15pm Tree Lighting in Downtown Plaza