24th Annual Dickens of a Christmas Celebration

November 23 - December 15, 2007

Friday November 23rd

Christmas Carolers

5 pm - 5:45 pm

Members of Wheaton Drama will perform Christmas songs in front of Martin Plaza for your enjoyment.

After the parade, visit Wheaton Drama for more caroling from 7-9 pm.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

5:45 pm - 6 pm

Join Mayor Michael J. Gresk and members of the Downtown Wheaton Association as the Holiday season officially kicks off witht he Grand Illumination of the Tree at Martin Plaza.

Lighted Holiday Parade

6 pm - 7 pm

Christmas parade featuring lighted parade floats guaranteed to enthrall the children and storybook characters marching in the parade.

Little Obie Locomotive

Immediately following parade

Take a ride on the Little Obie Locomotive

Rides board at the Wheaton Post Office, 122 N. Wheaton

Carriage Rides

7 pm - 9 pm

Horse drawn carriage rides boarding at E.Liberty Drive and Main Street. Take in the festive sights and sounds of the Holiday season.

$10/family or $5/per person

Merchant Hospitality

7 pm - 9 pm

Downtown Wheaton businesses welcome visitors with open arms, offering a variety of goodies, treats and holiday spirit.

Click here for a list of participating businesses and characters

Every Saturday November 24th through December 15th

A Visit with Santa

10 am - 1 pm

Children can whisper their wishes in Santa's ear while having their picture taken.

$3 for 1 or $5 for 2 - includes souvenir picture sleeve

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

12 pm - 3 pm

Stroll the streets of downtown by horse drawn carriage taking in all the wonderful sights and sounds of the Holiday.

$10/family or $5/per person

For additional information on this event, please call the Downtown Wheaton Association (630) 682-0633.