Monday, December 3, 2012
Check out images from the village's tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 23, courtesy of the village of Downers Grove.
With the holiday season in full swing, what's better than a good, old-fashioned tree lighting ceremony? Downers Grove kicked off its holiday festivities Nov. 23 with the start of its second annual Gingerbread Festival, hosted by the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation. Santa Claus and Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully hit the switch on the village's tree that afternoon, marking the official start of a weekend packed with holiday activities—including a storybook reading at the library, breakfast with Santa, a middle school play and complimentary carriage rides. In case you missed the ceremony, check out the video above, which was posted on the village's YouTube account Nov. 30. Looking for more images from the festival? Check out …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Gingerbread men, a holiday procession and Santa signal the start of the holiday season in Downers Grove.
"Three! Two! One! Light the tree!" And just like that, it was the holiday season in Downers Grove. Hundreds of residents braved the cold weather Friday for the kickoff of the 2012 Gingerbread Festival, hosted by the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation. Santa Claus and Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully hit the switch on the village's tree Friday afternoon, marking the official start of a weekend packed with holiday activities—including a storybook reading at the library, breakfast with Santa, a middle school play and complimentary carriage rides. Festival patrons were also busy visiting various downtown establishments to vote for their favorite gingerbread house. The winners will be announced after voting ends Sunday, and will …
Friday, November 23, 2012
The Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation is offering activities, events Nov. 23-25 as part of the second annual Gingerbread Festival and Small Business Saturday.
Melissa Doornbos
5:21 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012
Great photos! more ›