Hometown Holly Days

10/08/2026

🎄✨ HELP US KEEP THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS ALIVE IN MARSHALL! ✨🎄
Hometown Holly Days is all about creating FREE, magical experiences for our community — and we need the help of local businesses to make it happen!
The City of Marshall provides significant support, but this community celebration costs approximately $20,000 to bring all the magic to life. Every sponsorship helps us continue offering:
⛸️ Skating rink all weekend

🚂 Polar Express train rides

🦌 LIVE reindeer

📸 Hallmark-style photo opportunities

🏠 Bounce houses

🎩 A magician

⛄ Frosty the Snowman

✨ Bethlehem Experience

🎄 Lighted Christmas Parade

…and SO much more!
And your business gets to be part of the magic! All sponsors will be featured on a giant LED screen right in the heart of the festivities, putting your business in front of the families and visitors enjoying Holly Days all weekend — including during the parade!
Holly Days isn't just about Christmas fun. It's an opportunity to bring visitors to Marshall, support our local businesses and showcase what makes our community special. ❤️
🎁 Every dollar helps. Every sponsor matters.
Want to help bring the magic to Hometown Holly Days? Your business can become a sponsor today! Sign up online here: https://www.marshallilchamber.com/event-detail/F5znn%7Crr9BqdRndZXsr8rg2/hometown-holly-days
or reach out to the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce at 217-826-2034 / [email protected] for more details.
Let's make this Christmas one to remember! 🎄❤️

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These items were left behind at the skating rink. If any of them belong to you, you may claim them at Harlan Hall.

12/08/2025

✨❤️ Thank You, Hometown Holly Days Crew! ❤️✨

What an incredible weekend! 🎄❄️ Our small town was filled with Christmas magic, holiday spirit, and joyful memories thanks to the amazing Hometown Holly Days committee, the dedicated volunteers, and every single person who came out to celebrate.

Your hard work, festive energy, and community love made this year truly unforgettable. 🌟 From twinkling lights to cheerful smiles, it was everything we hoped for and more!

Thank you for helping make our town feel like a real-life Christmas movie. 🎅🤶✨

Here’s to the spirit of community and the magic of the holiday season! 🎁❤️

Special Thanks to our Businesses that participated in the Window Decorating Contest – your creativity is amazing!

Winners :
1st Place SR²
2nd Place Marshall Mutual Shore Murphy & Associates
3rd Place Marshall Public Library

Huge Thanks also to everyone who participated in our lighted parade! The lights twinkling and the snow on the ground made the perfect ending to a magical day!

Winners :
Twinkle Master - Bob & Shery Daugherty of Paris, IL
Glow Champion - Kane Everetts
Elf's Choice - Stence Realty Team
Spirit of Christmas - Journey In Faith Church

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