Downtown Macomb to celebrate 30 years of Dickens on the Square on Dec. 6-7

Dickens on the Square

MACOMB, Ill. — The 30th annual Dickens on the Square will take place on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, in historic downtown Macomb.

This year’s event offers horse-drawn trolley rides, living window displays, the Festival of Trees, the Children’s Shopping Mall, visits with Santa, carolers, Victorian-era characters and more. The festivities will kick off on Friday evening with Santa’s arrival aboard the Santa Zephyr Express at 6:17 p.m.

In a press release, Savannah Ballard, marketing and downtown development director, said, “Dickens on the Square has been a cherished holiday tradition in Macomb for the past 30 years. We’re excited to carry on this magical celebration, welcoming both local residents and visitors to downtown Macomb.”

Additional information about Dickens on the Square and updates on scheduled events and activities can be found at facebook.com/downtownmacomb or www.cityofmacomb.com.

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