The Galesburg Holly Days Parade is back and sweeter than ever on Sunday, December 7, 2025! 🎄✨
Co-chairs Morgan Seabloom and Abby Colvin Thomas join Galesburg’s Morning News to spill all the cookie crumbs:
In this episode:
- 🎂 The delicious new theme: “The Great Galesburg Bake-Off”
- 🤝 Why the Rotary Club of Galesburg stepped up to run the parade for the first time
- 🚒 The legendary Santa Rescue at 4:30 p.m. atop First Mid Bank & Trust
- 🏆 Grand Marshal Dick Lindstrom – celebrating 100 years of Lindstrom’s TV & Appliance
- 👕 Title sponsor Blick Art Materials bringing 400 walkers in matching shirts
- 📺 NEW: Facebook live stream + very first Kid’s Choice Award
- ⚠️ Safety reminder: stay on sidewalks & hand out candy (no throwing!)
Schedule – Sunday, Dec 7
4:30 p.m. – Santa Rescue 🔥
5 p.m. – Lighted parade rolls! 🎅
Bring chairs, blankets, and your sweet tooth — see you downtown! 🍪🎅
