At the beginning of this month, Carterville had their annual "Christmas in Carterville." They shut down their main street and have all sorts of activities for everyone. The street is decorated beautifully with lanterns and garland and lights. All the store fronts are decorated individually and each has it's own theme. It really is neat. I don't have many pictures because I was too busy checking everything out.
You know Dasher, Dancer...this one is Comet. They actually brought in a real reindeer and the kids really got excited that one of Santa's reindeer came to visit.
This was Candy Land Trail - there was a path of lights and several Candy Land themed stops.
Finally got one as a family...
All along the street people had stands of hot cocoa, cookies, kettle corn, and hotdogs...you name it - and it was completely free!! They fund raise and save all year to provide this event for the town of Carterville. Inside the businesses and churches along the street are activities for the children...making crafts and ornaments, coloring, and of course more treats. The best part of the evening was the horse-drawn carriage. It truly was a better than expected evening. Fun had by all!
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