Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Nov. 27.
The community and visitors look forward to Geneva festivals year after year. Knowing that our first thought, during these uncertain times, is the health and safety of those who may attend a festival, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva Chamber of Commerce Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the traditional 2020 Christmas Walk, as we have had it in the past. The walk, scheduled for Dec 4th, is being modified due to the pandemic and to avoid crowds.
Christmas Walk Weekends will be Dec 4-6, Dec 12-13 and Dec 19-20. Each weekend will feature something joyful related to the holidays. Under the unique challenges of these unparalleled times, we felt it was important to continue this cherished holiday tradition. While it will certainly look different in execution, this year's holiday will bring smiles. Please note, due to COVID-19 and state regulations any of these events may be cancelled. If this occurs, you will receive a full refund for any reservations booked.
Dec 4-6 will be Traditions, Old & New. A favorite, chestnuts roasting, will commence on Dec 4. Enjoy the tree and light show on the Courthouse lawn all season long. To not encourage crowds, a time will not be released when lighting occurs. Dec 4th is also December’s First Friday in Geneva, where shops are open late.
Dec 12-13 will be Carols & Music. Carol with the family while sipping cocoa and coffee in our outside caroling tent. At this point, this event is sold out. Please call the Chamber, 630-232-6060 to be put on a waiting list. Enjoy strolling musicians and carols the whole weekend. Again, shops and restaurants ARE OPEN!
Dec 19-20 brings a Cocoa Crawl to Geneva and our shops and restaurants will be open to grab that last-minute gift. Tickets are available at genevachamber.com.
Santa will be moved to a temporary Geneva downtown location this year. To encourage social distancing and discourage crowds, registration will be required to see Santa, no exceptions. The cost to sign up will be $10/family and times will fill up quickly.
REGISTER at genevachamber.com.
We encourage children to write a letter to Santa and drop it in one of two mailboxes, located at corner of James and Third streets or at the Geneva Visitor Center, 10 S. Third St.
Please don’t forget to include a return address so Santa can write back.
If you just want to catch a glimpse of Santa, he will ride in the horse-drawn carriage from
10:00-10:30 am every Saturday & Sunday beginning December 5th- December 20th, from James Street to Crescent Place and back to James Street.
Our horse-drawn carriage begins at 10:30 am on December 5 and will continue until 1:30 pm every Saturday and Sunday through December 20. Pick-up is on the corner of James & Third streets. *Reservations not necessary.
Following state regulations, shops are open with a capacity cap and restaurants will be available for carry-out and dining outside.
“We know holidays in Geneva are very popular and looked forward to, not only by the locals, but visitors to Geneva as well. This event has become a tradition for families and we look forward to seeing everyone for our annual Christmas Walk in 2021,” said Paula Schmidt, President of Geneva Chamber of Commerce. “Continue to follow our Facebook and Instagram and check our website for updates.”
Details, updates and registration information will be available on genevachamber.com by mid-November. Due to COVID-19, the Geneva Chamber may have to alter these events.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce
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