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Wauconda enjoys Holiday Walk on Main

By The Citizen on December 8, 2022

WAUCONDA – Wauconda’s Holiday Walk on Main took place Dec. 4.

There was a parade kickoff and tree lighting at the Wauconda Park District on Dec. 3.

Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Andrina Bush, 5, of Wauconda looks at a reindeer named, Dasher, with Santa's Village Magic Reindeer Express during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Georgia Gill, six-months-old, of Wauconda visits with Mrs. Claus and Santa during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. Georgia's parents, James and Allison, stood close by. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Mikayla Meza, 14, and Jared Avitia, 15, of Island Lake draw Christmas pictures in the Community Room at the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Pat Rust, of Wauconda and her granddaughter, Olivia Lomanto, 7, of Arlington Heights keep warm next to the fire pit during the Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network A group of members of all choirs from Wauconda High School sing Christmas carols during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Paisley Baryla, 5, of Wauconda looks in a mirror to see the reindeer that was painted on her face in the Community Room at the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. The face painting was done by Irisaflower Face Designs. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Bradley Hutter, 4, of Wauconda visits with Santa and gets a candy cane from him during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig from "A Christmas Carol," created by Charles Dickens, stand outside of a store called, At The Green Bench Vintage & Unique Treasures, during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Libby Flynn, 5, of Wauconda enjoys eating her candy cane during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network The holiday train makes its way down Main Street during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Iris Killian, face painter with Irisaflower Face Designs, paints a reindeer on Paisley Baryla, 5, both of Wauconda in the Community Room at the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. (12/4/22) Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Bonnie DeBoer, of Wauconda keeps warm wearing a Santa mask during Holiday Walk on Main in Wauconda. The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce. (12/4/22)

The Holiday Walk included visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, a gingerbread house contest, tree decorating, crafts for kids, holiday music and lots of food and drink.

There were trolley rides, artisan shopping and a Candyland Walk.

The event was hosted by the village of Wauconda, the Wauconda Park District and the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce.

Source: The Daily Chronicle

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