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 at 812 Church St., 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.