Community Corner
Village Kicks Off the Holidays With Tree Lighting, Christkindl Weekend
It'll begin to look a lot like Christmas in Frankfort. Residents can enjoy a cookie walk, St. Nicholas parade and even have their pets blessed this weekend.
If the holiday spirit hasn't started to creep into your day-to-day life yet, just wait for this weekend as the Village of Frankfort celebrates its annual Christkindl events.
Here's what's on tap:
Thursday, Dec. 1
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Brediert Green
What to expect: This is the village's annual kick off to the holiday season, which includes a visit from Santa Claus. What goes into lighting up ? Here are a few tree lighting facts from the Frankfort Public Works Department:
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- When do crews begin decorating? Early November
- How many light bulbs are used? About 60,000
- How long does it take to decorate the Green? About four weeks
- How many people does it take to decorate the Green? Four crewmen
- Besides the lights, what other decorations are used? About 100 feet of garland
- What's the hardest decoration or item to put up? Putting lights in the taller trees
Friday, Dec. 2
Annual House Walk
When: 5-10 p.m.
Where: Houses throughout the village, ending at the .
What to expect: Tour some of the homes of Frankfort residents and see how they're decorated for the holidays. Tickets can be purchased by calling the museum at 815-469-6541.
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Saturday, Dec. 3
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Downtown Frankfort
What to expect: Wagon rides, carolers and other fun highlight this annual weekend event in the historic downtown.
Eighth Annual Cookie Walk
When: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Downtown Frankfort
What to expect: Visit village businesses and enjoy some tasty cookie treats. Cookie decoratng will be done Tickets can be purchased by calling 815-806-8140 or 815-806-8081.
St. Nicholas Lantern Parade
When: 4:45 p.m.
Where:
What to expect: With lanterns in hand, kids help light the way for St. Nicholas through downtown Frankfort.
Sunday, Dec. 4
St. Nicholas' Blessing of the Animals and Pet Parade
When: 3 p.m.
Where:
What to expect: Your pet doesn't have to miss out on the holiday fun.
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