Opening Day for the Christkindlemarkt: an open-air German Christmas Market on Belleville's Public Square at IL 159 and Main Street. Featuring Unique European and Handcrafted Items, Delicious Food, & Beverages

​Join us on Opening Day, Fri., November 25 on Belleville's Public Square

9:00 AM Shop the Christkindlmarkt until 8:30 PM

10:00 AM Welcome Santa to town during the annual Santa Parade

12:00 PM Enjoy a free horse-drawn trolley ride until 8:30 PM

6:00 PM Join in the Lighting of the Fountain, caroling, and the reading of the official Christkindlmarkt Proclamation