Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/25/2023
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location
Duneland Chamber of commerce
Categories
DCome and celebrate the holiday’s, Duneland style! Hometown Holiday Outdoor Market, Carriage Rides, Retail Open House, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Twilight Christmas Parade, and visits with Santa taking place in Thomas Centennial Park & Downtown Chesterton. Everyone is invited!
Hometown Holiday Outdoor Market
Some of your favorite European market vendors will be set up in the usual spots. Come to buy a unique holiday gift or get some yummy food. The market will run from 8 am – 2:00 pm.
Carriage Rides
Visitors and guests will be treated to free horse-drawn rides provided by LaPorte County Draft Horse Association. The rides will last about 10 to 15 minutes, go through the downtown area and run from 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Help us all celebrate the Holiday Season at our Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree lighting will take place on Duneland Chamber’s Facebook live at 5:00 pm.
Twilight Christmas Parade –
The Twilight Christmas Parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. This year we have numerous entries including floats, fire trucks, horses, Boy and Girl Scout troops, trucks, trailers and walking groups; building the excitement of the Grande Finale of Santa and Mrs. Clause arriving!
Santa
After the parade, Santa will be heading back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas! He has lots of work to do. Feel free to take picture in front of his house and even in his sleigh with your family.
Make sure to like the Duneland Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, keep an eye on our website, www.dunelandchamber.org, and download our app to learn more!
For questions about how to participate in any part of the Hometown Holiday Celebration, please call the Chamber at 219.926.5513 or email info@dunelandchamber.org
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