Festive Fun: Holly Days Parade, Galesburg Express
2023 Holly Days Nighttime Parade in downtown Galesburg, Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
The 2024 Galesburg Holly Days Parade, a lighted parade on Main Street in Downtown Galesburg, is set for 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. This year's theme is "Merry Melodies: Holiday Music Favorites."
Preceded by the Santa Rescue at 4:30 p.m. at First Mid Bank & Trust, the parade will feature dazzling floats, festive music, local performers, and, of course, a special appearance from Santa Claus.
The holiday fun doesn’t stop there!. On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Downtown
Galesburg will host the Galesburg Express, a magical all-day event packed with festive
activities for the entire family. This event promises to immerse visitors in the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Full details can be found on the Galesburg Express
Facebook page.
Kate Bullis, president of the Downtown Community Partnership of Galesburg, joined WGIL's Tyler Gumm and Jay Redfern on Galesburg's Morning News to preview all of the holiday festivities.
2023 Holly Days Nighttime Parade in downtown Galesburg, Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.