The annual Christmas Walk is one of the premier events in Dixon, with a storied history of bringing holiday cheer to the community.

Join the fun downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and make special memories with friends and family.

The event begins each year with the OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center tree-lighting and features free photos with Santa at Santa’s Village, horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers and the Dixon Municipal Band.

Many downtown shops and locations will be open and welcoming in patrons for treats, deals and other promotions.

Event highlights include:

• Santa at Living Well Church, 116 E. First St.
• street performers and costumed characters
• horse-drawn carriage rides at Town Square Circle Drive, 102 S. Hennepin Ave.
• lighted truck displays
• Lee County Democrats chestnuts roasting in front of Alley Loop, 80 S. Hennepin Ave.
• Rock Hunt headquarters at Brave Arts Creative Studio, 115 S. Hennepin Ave.
• John Deere blacksmith
• Dixon Municipal Band performers inside/outside Salamandra Restaurant, 105 W. First St.
• local school choirs performing
• prize table at Roots & Wings, 213 W. First St.
• photo ops and more fun throughout the grounds