Friday, December 13 from 5-7pm the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) will host the annual Santa Stroll on Main Street. Participants will stroll by foot or vehicle along Main Street starting at Riverside Drive.
Making your way up Main Street, you’ll enjoy the EID’s holiday decorations, including the Tunnel of Light with more than 13,000 lights, the Chandelier Tree, the lighted archway and 12’ nutcrackers, a 12′ Snowflake with more than 3,000 lights, the decorated fountain, a 10’ lighted tree, the Heart of Downtown Evansville, and ending at the City of Evansville Christmas Tree.
Costume characters will be located along Main Street to greet visitors and pose for photos. Free hot cocoa will be served on the 300 Block of Main Street in front of the Innovation Pointe Building.
Volunteers will give away free ornaments, crafts, and stickers to children. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph will be stationed near the lighted tree on the 400 block of Main for brief photo opportunities.
The event will end promptly at 7pm. Shops and restaurants throughout Downtown will be open for business.