The Lighted Christmas Parade
The Lighted Christmas Parade is a big tradition of Russell that brings many people to Downtown Russell. Community organization, civic groups, and individuals join us for an evening all about Christmas Lights in Downtown Russell! The Countdown to lighting Main Street starts at 7:00 pm with the parade to follow at 7:15 pm. Don’t forget to grab your funnel cake from the Knights of Columbus while you are in Downtown Russell for the parade! This event is FREE!
Weihnachtsfest Kick Off Event November 25th 4 PM-7PM Weihnachtsfest is an over 25 year tradition to Downtown Russell. During Weihnachtsfest the community is invited Downtown to enjoy the extended store hours, Retail Christmas Promotion, Carriage Rides, Santa’s Workshop, food vendors, craft vendors, Pictures with Santa, Christmas Music, Wine/Craft Beer Tasting, Craft at the Russell Public Library, and more.
Santa Giveaway
Join us at the Zeta Mu Craft Show as we revel this year’s Santa Claus. The Santa Claus is being specially handcrafted by Loretta Miller. The Santa will be up for a raffle drawing.
How do you enter for a chance to win? Weihnachtsfest buttons will go on sale the November 19th in participating Main Street Businesses. Only $5 to purchase a Weihnachtsfest button which will enter you into the drawing and also give you a free carriage ride on November 25!
We soon will have businesses listed where you can buy your Weihnactsfest buttons.
Be sure to stop by the display on the corner of 7th and Main (when Santa arrives) for a more detailed look.
Carriage Rides
November 25th – tentatively 4:30-6:30 PM
$2.00 per person
or FREE with Weihnachtsfest Button
8th and Main
Southwind Bank
November 25, 2023 – 4-7 PM
Pictures with Santa
436 N. Main
Our 2022 Sponsors Thank you for your support
Kristen Windscheffel
Santa’s elves Sponsor
Advantage Realty
Agrilead, Inc.
Klema Apple Market
John O. Farmer
Marty Myers, Myers Furniture
Meridy’s Restaurant
Mitch & Amy Driscoll
Russell Regional Hospital
Snowflake Sponsor
Bottleneck’s Liquor
Dr. Paul M. Lampert ODPA
Gregwire Drug Store
Midwest Family Health
Nex-Tech
Office Products, Inc.
Security 1st Title Co.
The Closet Boutique
Waudby’s Sports Bar & Grill
Woelk’s House of Diamonds, Espresso, Etc., the Kitchen Vault
Christmas Punch Card Sponsor
Beautiful Images Salon & Spa
Casey’s General Store
Cook’s Home Auto & Gift
Russell Golf Club
The Dream Theater