Celebrating 30 Years of Dickens on the Square

Photo Courtesy of Dickens on the Square in Macomb

Share

The 30th annual Dickens on the Square will take place on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, in historic downtown Macomb. This year’s event promises to be filled with all the beloved holiday favorites, including horse-drawn trolley rides, living window displays, the Festival of Trees, the Children’s Shopping Mall, visits with Santa, carolers, Victorian-era characters, and much more! The festivities will kick off on Friday evening with Santa’s arrival aboard the Santa Zephyr Express at 6:17 p.m.

“Dickens on the Square has been a cherished holiday tradition in Macomb for the past 30 years. We’re excited to carry on this magical celebration, welcoming both local residents and visitors to downtown Macomb,” said Marketing and Downtown Development Director Savannah Ballard.

Additional information about Dickens on the Square and updates on scheduled events and activities can be found at facebook.com/downtownmacomb or www.cityofmacomb.com.

***Courtesy of City Marketing & Downtown Development in Macomb***

Spread the word

Trending Now

Featured News Podcasts

Subscribe to our Community Newsletter

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Prairie Communications, 55 Public Square, Monmouth, IL, 61462, https://977wmoi.com/. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Choose a Category

Continue Reading

Arrest Made in Financial Scam Case

Sheriff Jack Harlan announces the arrest of a Chicago man scamming a Knox County elder. On March 31st, 2025 Knox County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a scam that

Harding’s Young Authors Shine

Back in March, the Monmouth-Roseville School District held their Young Authors Night at Dahl Chapel on the Monmouth College campus. Superintendent Ed Fletcher highlights a third grader from Harding: “This

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. As Parkinson’s is one of the fastest growing neurological conditions in the world, Marcia Parrish shares five fast facts: “This is from Parkinson’s Foundation, nearly