Oswego Christmas Walk Is Almost Here: See What's Planned

OSWEGO, IL — Oswego is officially kicking off the holiday season Friday with its annual Christmas Walk in the downtown area.

The free event is happening from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Main Street and surrounding streets. Whether it rains or shines, you can plan on festivities continuing, organizers said.

Christmas Walk attendees can expect live musical performances, a visit from Santa and his reindeer, live ice sculpting and an inflatable sled hill. Plus, the event wouldn't be complete without the annual tree-lighting ceremony and emergency vehicle light parade.

The tree lighting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the main stage at the corner of Main and Jackson streets. It'll feature live choral music and a theatrical performance by local schools.

The parade, consisting of decorated cars, seasonal characters and, of course, emergency vehicles, will commence at 8:20 p.m. on Main Street.

Several local choirs and dance troupes will be performing throughout the evening either on the main stage, at two entertainment zones, at the Little White School Museum, or at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Children are encouraged to bring their wish lists and visit Santa at his home away from home in Oswego.

A full schedule of events for the evening is available on the Christmas Walk website.