Fireworks planned for Sterling Downtown Christmas Walk on Dec. 3

STERLING – A fireworks display will cap off the Sterling Downtown Christmas Walk, which will be the evening of Friday, Dec. 3.

Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Sterling Main Street are organizing the event.

The fireworks are scheduled for 8 p.m. over the Rock River. Downtown businesses will offer extended hours and specials throughout the festivities.

A tree lighting ceremony will be at 5:30 p.m. at Library Plaza. There will be live entertainment. The traditional lighting of Sterling Theater tower will also take place.

After the tree-lightning, Santa and Mrs. Claus will take part in Santa’s Workshop on Fourth Street between First Avenue and Locust to visit with children until 7:30 p.m.

Horse-drawn carriage rides through the downtown are offered by Carriage Springs Farms. Holiday music is provided by 3D Sound Co.

For a complete listing of holiday activities visit https://www.sterlingmainstreet.org/events/seasonal-sights-sounds. For more information please contact the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce at 815-625- 2400 or Sterling Main Street at 815-626-8610.