The Downtown Evanston Holiday Bash & Treelighting

Kick off the Holiday

Season with the Downtown Evanston Holiday Bash & Tree Lighting!

On Friday, November 22nd Downtown Evanston will kick-off the holiday

season with the Holiday Bash & Tree Lighting! Get the family together and spend the evening in downtown Evanston for

shopping, dinner or simply an evening out!

Take advantage of special offers, discounts,

storytelling, refreshments and more in shops, cafes and restaurants throughout

downtown Evanston.  Plus enjoy

complimentary trolley rides sponsored by the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. The

trolley will be circulating on a continuous loop throughout downtown from 4 –

9pm.

Several local musicians and musical organizations,

such as the Music Institute of Chicago have partnered with local businesses to

bring live performances to downtown Evanston during this kick-off celebration!

Listen to live music as you shop, dine and indulge in refreshments offered by

local businesses. In addition to live performances indoors, keep an eye out for

strolling carolers making their way throughout downtown.

At 5:30 p.m. be sure you and the kids are in Fountain Square to welcome Mayor Tisdahl,

Santa and Mrs. Claus as they make their way down Sherman Avenue on an Evanston

fire truck! Sing along to holiday carols with the Music Institute of Chicago and

lend a hand in helping Mayor Tisdahl flip the switch and light up the tree in

Fountain Square! After the tree lighting

Santa will be visiting with children, so make sure to bring your Christmas

list! In addition to Santa, you can visit with Mrs. Claus from 4 – 9pm at Bravo

Cucina Italiana!

In the spirit of holiday

giving, warm clothing essentials such as coats, socks, long underwear, gloves,

hats, etc. will be accepted for donation to Hilda's Place, Connections for the

Homeless.

“Dancing, music, a tree

lighting, Santa, Mrs. Claus and plenty of opportunities to donate to those in

need is a great way to start the holidays!” said Mayor Tisdahl.

Thank you to all the groups,

organizations and businesses who helped to kick-off Downtown Evanston’s Annual

Holiday celebration!

Free parking is

available all day in the three main parking garages. For more information

please call the Downtown Evanston offices at (847) 866-6319 or visit us at www.downtownevanston.org.