Your Guide to Wheaton's 2016 Holiday Lights Parade, Dickens of a Christmas Celebration

Soon after Thanksgiving, it’s time for downtown Wheaton to kick off the winter holiday season.

The Lighted Holiday Parade steps off at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25 and serves as the official kickoff to the Dickens of a Christmas Celebration in Wheaton.

The parade begins at Wesley Street and Wheaton Avenue and heads south towards Front Street before heading east on Front Street and ending at Cross Street. Visitors to the parade can check out lighted floats, costumed characters and more in this parade, which is organized by the Downtown Wheaton Association.

Other holiday festivities happening in Wheaton happening in coming weeks include:

Visits with Santa

Dates: Saturdays, Nov. 26-Dec. 24
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Martin Memorial Plaza, Front Street west of Main Street

Visit Santa in his house on Front Street in downtown Wheaton. Sponsored by the Downtown Wheaton Association. More information

Dickens of a Christmas Carriage Rides

Dates: Saturdays, Nov. 26-Dec. 24
Time: Noon-3 p.m.
Location: Martin Memorial Plaza, Front Street west of Main Street

Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown Wheaton. Rides begin at Martin Memorial Plaza, located on Front Street just west of Main Street. Sponsored by the Downtown Wheaton Association. More information