The Day After Thanksgiving... Belleville, Illinois Santa Parade!

No sooner do we have Thanksgiving under our belt and we are starting the Christmas holiday season! The highly attended Belleville, IL Santa Parade takes place the day after Thanksgiving. Some may be shopping but I can tell you there are lots of Bellevillians at the Santa Parade. It was a bit windy and chilly but we braved the elements along with countless others. The streets were lined with people, hot chocolate, candy and folding chairs. This was my first year but my family really enjoyed it. Quite an affair!

Please excuse the blurry Santa pictures. Was awaiting his arrival and he got by without getting a great shot. Oh well, maybe next year... What would the Santa Parade be without the climax of Santa's arrival. So, included the picture anyway. Santa Parade photos!