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Chamber announces Grand Marshal for Christmas Parade

The City of Watseka’s annual lighted Christmas parade will be held Friday, November 26th, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Storybook Christmas”. The deadline to register for the parade is Friday, November 19th, 2021. Registration forms can be obtained at the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce office at 110 South Third Street in Watseka or on their Facebook page. Prizes will be awarded in seven different categories. There is no entry fee to participate. Registrations of all kinds are being accepted. The annual lighting of the Christmas tree next to the post office on Walnut Street will take place at about 6:30pm. Along with the parade is this year’s Lil’ Mr. and Miss Snowflake Coloring Contest. This is open to area children ages 4 to 7 years old. Coloring sheets may be obtained at the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce office 110 S. Third Street. Coloring sheets MUST be turned in by Friday, November 19th, 2021 to be included in the judging. One female and one male winner will be chosen by a panel of judges and named Lil’ Mr. & Miss Snowflake 2021. Winners will ride with Santa Claus during the November 26th Christmas Parade. Santa will be in his house on Walnut Street following the parade, Friday, November 26th. He will be in his house on Saturday, December 4th from 1p-3p, children are invited to come enjoy Storybook Time with Santa on Saturday, December 11th from 9a-10a at the Watseka Elks Lodge free tickets for this event are available please contact Amanda at the Chamber office 815-432-2416

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