Wheaton 2020 Holiday Parade Canceled; Other Activities Planned

WHEATON, IL — The Wheaton holiday parade has been canceled due to coronavirus, but the Downtown Wheaton Association (DWA) has planned a host of events and activities to keep the holiday season festive.

“While we know this is a long-held tradition, the Downtown Wheaton Association (DWA) along with the City of Wheaton have spent countless hours exploring ways to reimagine the holiday season in downtown Wheaton”, Elle Withall, Executive Director of the DWA, said in a news release.

One of the new attractions will be "A Night of Lights" in Adams Park, which runs from Nov. 20 through Jan. 10 and will illuminate Adams Park with festive lights. Other fun activities include a Santa's Elves scavenger hunt at local businesses.

Withall added, “We will continue to navigate these challenging days with an unshakable commitment to bringing holiday magic in other creative ways that will continue to shine light on downtown Wheaton and our business district. We appreciate the community’s unwavering support."