Step into a Hallmark-movie moment this holiday season as Downtown Vandalia transforms into a twinkling winter wonderland! 🎅🎁✨
Join us for two magical days filled with the sights, sounds, and spirit of Christmas. From the glow of the lights to the cheer of carolers, every corner of downtown will be bursting with holiday joy!
💫 Weekend Highlights Include:
🎅 Rotary Lighted Christmas Parade – Watch Santa light up the night as he kicks off the celebration!
🦌 Live Reindeer Experience – Meet Santa’s real reindeer for a picture-perfect holiday moment.
🍪 NEW! Olde Tyme Christmas Bake Shoppe – Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade cookies, breads, candies, and more.
💚 Grinch Story Walk – Follow the Grinch through Vandalia as his heart grows three sizes during your downtown stroll!
🎄 Festival of Lights at Rogier Park – Our expanded light path sparkles with 130+ displays and over 100 Memory Angels, open nightly through January 1st.
🛍️ Shopping & Local Specials – Explore downtown boutiques offering holiday sales, giveaways, and warm smiles.
🍔 Food Trucks, Treats & Hot Cocoa – Enjoy festive flavors as you wander through the lights and laughter.
🎨 Craft Fairs & Art Displays – Discover handmade treasures from talented local artisans.
🏛️ Historic Tours & Caroling – Step inside the Vandalia Statehouse, Fayette County Museum, and National Road Interpretive Center for history, music, and merriment.
✨ There’s something for everyone—families, friends, and even the Grinch!
So grab your mittens, bundle up, and come make magical memories in Vandalia, Illinois. Because here, Christmas isn’t just a season… it’s a feeling. ❤️
📸 Follow this event page for maps, vendor info, and surprise announcements as we count down to the most wonderful weekend of the year!
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![Olde Tyme Christmas - "Merry & Bright", 14 November | Event in Vandalia | AllEvents](https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e1b58a436bcb667f9ac73165cbe1a2fa2a2eb46c339107a7d427115ccc7a024c-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc122a18-gmir?v=1762628121 "Olde Tyme Christmas - "Merry & Bright", Gallatin Street, Vandalia, IL, United States, Illinois 62471, 14 November to 15 November | AllEvents")
