Hometown Holiday Celebration & Twilight Parade
Visitors can browse gifts and goods at a special holiday edition of Chesterton's European Market and shop at downtown businesses. As the evening sets in, guests gather to watch the community Twilight Parade step off. Directly following the parade, families can meet and visit with Santa in the park.
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
8:00 AM–7:00 PM; European Market begins at 8 AM; Twilight Parade steps off at 5:15 PM; Visits with Santa follow right after the parade.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Come early in the day for the holiday edition of Chesterton's European Market, then stay into the evening for the Twilight Parade.
- Stick around once the parade passes, because visits with Santa in the park start right after it ends.
- Leave time between the market and the parade to shop small at Chesterton's downtown businesses.
- Dress warmly for the evening, since the parade steps off at twilight and the Santa visits that follow are outside in the park.
Links & Contact
Run by Duneland Chamber of Commerce
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the celebration?
The day starts with a holiday edition of Chesterton's European Market. As evening falls, the Twilight Parade steps off, and Santa visits in the park follow.
Can the kids visit Santa?
Yes. Visits with Santa happen in the park right after the Twilight Parade.
Is there shopping besides the market?
Yes. Downtown's local businesses are open, so it's a good day to shop small along with the market.
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