Parade, Tree Lighting Kickoff Christmas Festivities in Aurora

The event takes place this Sunday.

(Aurora, Ind.) – Christmas festivities begin this weekend in downtown Aurora.

The Christmas Parade, tree lighting, and the arrival of Santa will take place this Sunday starting at 6:00 p.m.

The 20th annual Miracle on Main Street will follow on Saturday, December 7, 14, and 21 and Sunday, December 8, 15 and 22.

 The Miracle on Main Saturday schedule is as follows:

  • Breakfast with Santa – 9:00 a.m. (children free, adults $10, reservations required at 812-926-1100)
  • Breakfast with Santa – 11:00 a.m. (children free, adults $10, reservations required at 812-926-1100)
  • Visits with Santa – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Carriage Rides – 1:00-4:00 p.m.

The Miracle on Main Sunday schedule is as follows:

December 8 & 22

  • Carriage Rides – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Live Reindeer – 1:00-4:00 p.m.

December 8, 15 & 22

  • Visits with Santa – 1:00-4:00 p.m.

December 15

  • Train – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
  • Pet Parade – 2:00 p.m.

For those wanting to send letter to Santa, you may do so by finding the special mailbox outside the Main Street Aurora office.

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