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Russell's Christmas Kickoff Celebration November 25th Weihnachtsfest 4-7 PM The Lighted Christmas Parade - 7:15 PM 

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. 

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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.

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Vendors on Main

Downtown Eatery

Downtown Businesses

Attractions

Carriage Rides

November 25th – tentatively 4:30-6:30 PM

$2.00 per person 

or FREE with Weihnachtsfest Button

8th and Main

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Southwind Bank

November 25, 2023 – 4-7 PM

Pictures with Santa

436 N. Main

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Our 2022 Sponsors Thank you for your support

 

Santa’s Sleigh Sponsor


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

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