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‘Holly’ the Lighted Bus Returns in 2021
SMTD Adds Memorial Holiday Fest Shuttle Springfield, IL – The Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) is will bring back its popular lighted bus, newly-named “Holly”, for this year’s Downtown Springfield, Inc. (DSI) Holiday Walks. Holly will also participate in this year’s Jaycee’s Holiday Lights Parade the evening of December 4th. “SMTD always likes to bring out the lighted bus,” said Steve Schoeffel, SMTD’s Managing Director. “The community has always liked it, and, new this year, we’re going to start
Old and New Traditions Will Combine to Make the Holiday Season Magical in Downtown Springfield This Year
DSI to partner with Springfield Memorial Foundation and other organizations to create a unique holiday experience in the downtown area. This year, Downtown Springfield will be transformed into a holiday wonderland complete with festive decorations, delicious food and beverages and activities for all ages. The fun begins on Saturday, Nov. 27th with the launch of the 2021 Old Capitol Holiday Walks, presented by INB and the new-to-downtown Memorial Holiday Fest. Activities will continue each Wednesday evening
Holiday & Winter Farmers Market Finds a New Venue at Union Station
The 22nd Old Capitol Farmers Market, presented by HSHS St. John’s Hospital, wrapped in October and now moves to a monthly schedule and new location. The Holiday & Winter Farmers Markets start Saturday, November 20th, and take place each third Saturday of the month from November to April, for a total of six markets. The Winter & Holiday Farmers Market new indoor/outdoor venue is the historic Union Station. The former train station, now part of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, will
