The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk, presented by Servbank, will start the holiday season in downtown Oswego from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
The free event will feature musical performances, visits with Santa’s reindeer, ice sculpting, an inflatable sled hill, the Village’s annual tree-lighting performance and an emergency vehicle light parade. People of all ages are invited to enjoy games, crafts and giveaways. Downtown stores will open their doors to showcase holiday décor and gifts for all ages.
The Christmas Walk is presented by Servbank, 3201 Orchard Road in Oswego, for the sixth year in a row.
The tree-lighting performance begins at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main and Jackson Streets with music from junior high choirs. There are opportunities to watch Oswego’s dance troupes and choirs at three different live entertainment locations during the event, along with music from DJ John Werle.
Children are encouraged to bring their wish list and take photos with Santa at Locked In Photography, 73 W. Van Buren Street, sponsored by the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce, Oswego Downtown Association and Locked In Photography.Complimentary photos will be available for download after the event.
At 8:15 p.m., the illuminated emergency vehicle parade will make its way down Main Street presented by the Oswego Fire Protection District. In addition to decorated trucks and cars, favorite characters including superheroes, princesses and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer will take part in the parade.
Shuttle bus service will operate from the north parking lot of Oswego High Schoolto Byline Bank, 36 Monroe Street. Downtown parking is also available at the public parking garage in the Reserve at Hudson Crossing building at Washington and Harrison streets, Oswego Village Hall and other downtown areas.
Learn more at oswegochristmaswalk.com.
— Village of Oswego