32nd Annual Holiday Stroll
'All Is Bright'
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Our biggest event is back for 2024!
Come downtown on Saturday November 23rd from 4pm-8pm for all of the festivities-Carriage Rides, Lit Parade, Santa's Workshop, The Festival of Trees, The Christmas Craft Village, and so much more! Don't forget to visit our downtown businesses to get a jump on Holiday Shopping! |
WHAT: Annual tradition of holiday activities in the downtown area.
WHEN: 4-8PM Saturday, Nov. 23rd 2024
with the Festival of Trees and Christmas Craft Village opening at 12noon! WHERE: 2rd Ave - 3rd St. on Main Street.
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Stroll Activities
Holiday Window CompetitionParticipating downtown businesses will have their windows/storefronts decorated for a panel of judges to vote on for best display.
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Festival of Trees12-7PM
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum 20 W State St Trees and Wreaths decorated by local businesses and organizations will be up for voting and auction.
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Holiday MusicKDAO will be live broadcasting from the Veterans Memorial Coliseum during the event.
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Santa's Workshop6-8PM in the lobby of
1st Interstate Bank 11 N 1st Ave Santa will be downtown to take photos and listen to all of the kid's Christmas wishes.
Cookies, drinks, and activities provided by the Times-Republican and 1st Interstate Bank 
Kids Carnival5:30-7PM at Vineyard Christian Fellowship
214 W Main St Bring the kids down for a free carnival hosted and sponsored by the Vineyard Christian Fellowship. Activities include: helium balloons, face painting, carnival games with prizes, free popcorn, hot chocolate, and cookies/bars
First Methodist Church
202 W Main St 4-6:30pm Hotdog Supper & Cookie Walk Freewill donation for the House of Compassion and Salvation Army |
Plume Hill Carriage Rides6-8PM Marshall County Courthouse
1 E Main St Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride around the Courthouse a Holiday Stroll favorite!
Lit Holiday ParadeRoute runs on Main St
from 3rd St to 2nd Ave Make sure you are downtown by 5:30pm for the Lit Holiday Parade.
Central Christian Church
300 W Main St 4-7pm Pasta Supper Lasagna, Breadsticks, tossed salad (dressing), homemade desserts, beverages. Freewill donation 50% of the proceeds will go to the Salvation Army Christmas Dinners program |
Christmas Craft Village12-7PM
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum 20 W State St Come shop handmade crafts and goods from local vendors.
Cookie Decorating4-8PM at the Tallcorn Ballroom
2 N 2nd Ave Bring the kids for holiday cookie decorating. Our $5 kit includes everything they need 2 sugar cookies, 2 types of frosting and sprinkles. Sponsored by Hy-Vee
Marshalltown Senior Citizen's Center207 E Church St
Holiday Craft Bazaar 10:00am-3:00pm Don’t miss this wonderful sale! They have a variety of vendors showcasing their talents. |
Live Entertainment
Elim Lutheran Church |
First Presbyterian Church |
Vineyard Christian Fellowship |
302 W Church St |
101 S Center St |
214 W Main St |
3-4pm Holiday Concert This concert of holiday music will feature Hudson Lourenço-Feld, organist, Josh Grimes, pianist and the Community Handbell Choir, handbells Admission/Offering-Assorted Canned Goods |
4:00pm – Bobcat Academy 6:00pm – Miller MS Jazz Band |
3:30pm –The Back Row Boys 4:30pm-Marshalltown Men's Chorus 6:15pm – The Holiday Troubadours |
Don't forget to support our local businesses and...
SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
A Big Thank You To
Our Sponsors:Presenting Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors Alliant Energy, Bolton & Menk, Hy-Vee, KDAO, 7 Rayos Liquor Store, Times-Republican Bronze Sponsors Lennox Employees Credit Union, MARSHALLTOWN CO, Marshalltown Family Dentistry, McGregor’s Furniture and Mattress, Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Shomo-Madsen Insurance, SportsPlus, State Farm Insurance-Mike Peschong, Tremont on Main, The Illum Agency Supporting Sponsors Bowman & Miller, Brit Marie's & Co, M Gervich & Sons, Restore Church, Staging 2 Sell It, State Street Trading Co., Taylor's Maid-Rite, Westtown Apartments |
Our Holiday Stroll Committee:
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We would also like to thank:
Anderson Funeral Home, The Back Row Boys, Bobcat Academy, The City of Marshalltown, Todd Egleston, Elim Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, The Holiday Troubadours, Rhonda James, KDAO, Marshalltown Men's Chorus, Miller Middle School Jazz Band, MHS S.T.E.P program, Parks and Rec, RACOM, The Tallcorn Ballroom, Times-Republican, Vineyard Christian Fellowship, The Veterans Memorial Coliseum, our fantastic event volunteers, and all of our wonderful Downtown Businesses!
COVID Precautionary Measures
For the health and wellbeing of everyone that attends, stay at home if you are not feeling well. We ask that you abide by each business's safety practices. Masks or facial coverings are optional for all attendees for Stroll Events.
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