Downtown Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
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Sat, Dec 11 , 2021 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
116 S. 9th St., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Miracle on 9th Street
Join us in the beautiful Downtown Mt. Vernon for the 2021 Christmas Parade "Miracle on 9th St." This year's event will feature: Craft & Misc Vendors, Concessions by Kingdom Seed Ministries, Carriage Rides presented by King City Property Brokers ($5 donation recommended), Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony, Make & Take Crafts by United Way of South Central Illinois, Cookie Decorating by Business Women Club (while supplies last), Girl Scouts Choir, and so much more!
Activities will take place from 3-7PM., Parade will take place at 5PM., For vendor or parade entry forms, please contact, Downtown Mt. Vernon Development Corporation at 618-242-6866 or email dmdcoffice@att.net or brian@jeffcodev.org
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