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Enjoying a Miracle On Main

Out & About December 6, 2023 2 min read
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This year we finally made our way to Old Town Algonquin for the annual Miracle On Main, which features several festive activities before and after the main event, which is the lighting of the Christmas tree. Main Street, blocked off from traffic, has proven to be a great setting for this and other events. There was just enough chill in the air to set that holiday tone, but warm enough to enjoy being out for an extended period.

Miracle On Main was lit up for the festivities, with various holiday displays set up along Main Street. In addition to the large decorations, there were many displays set for photo opportunities, including a life-sized gingerbread display, a sleigh, Elf Yourself, and more.

There were also fun activities, such as the inflatable snow globe, petting live reindeer, riding the trackless train, or doing a little holiday shopping at the stores and vendors set up for the Merry Market.

Address: 2 S Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102

For those who prefer to be entertained, there was also live music and a live ice sculpting display.

Of course, the height of the night was the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the lighting of the Christmas tree. We managed to squeeze in dinner at Cucina Bella without a reservation, but unfortunately, that meant we missed the official tree lighting. But there are still plenty of photos below. After the tree lighting, Mr. and Mrs. Claus sat for photos, and there were plenty of families lined up to get a couple of minutes with the big guy.

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Main Street blocked off for Miracle On Main in Old Town Algonquin.
Main Street blocked off for Miracle On Main in Old Town Algonquin.
Classical Blast playing at Miracle On Main.
Classical Blast on stage at Miracle On Main.
People walking along Main Street.
Lots of activities on Main Street.
Children playing around lighted polar bear decoration.
Great, festive light displays.
People enjoying live music and the weather.
Enjoying the sights and sounds of Miracle On Main.

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Live music with Jimmy Marquis.
Jimmy Marquis providing some tunes.
People taking photos with a life-sized gingerbread display.
Gingerbread photo opportunity.
Window display decorated for the holidays.
Festive holiday window display.
Trackless train making its way down Main Street.
Hop aboard the trackless holiday train.
Elf Yourself photo display.
Elf Yourself photo opportunity.
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Child jumping in giant inflatable snow globe.
Hop around in the giant inflatable snow globe.
Firetrucks on display.
Mini touch-a-truck with the fire department.
Michael Paterson playing music outside Fern Hill Market.
Michael Paterson playing music outside Fern Hill Market.
Lincoln Land Kettle Corn and vendors set up for Merry Market.
Lincoln Land Kettle Corn and vendors set up for Merry Market.
People enjoying Miracle On Main.

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Reindeer petting zoo.
Live reindeer on display.
Girl petting reindeer.
Street full of people enjoying the weather and Miracle On Main.
Family getting their photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Getting photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Buddy the Elf ready to pose for photos.
Fancy a photo with Buddy the Elf?
Inflatable Ralphie in pink bunny pajamas.
Ralphie in bunny pajamas.
Crowd watching ice sculptor.
Crowd gathers to watch the ice sculptor.
Ice sculptor carving an elf carrying packages.
People taking photos with a sled.
Even more photo opportunities!
Lighted snowman display.

For more festive fun, check out our annual Christmas Tree Lightings & Holiday Light Display Guide!

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Entrance to Veteran's Memorial Park with Christmas tree and gazebo in background.
Letters to Santa with Makity Make.
Letters to Santa with Makity Make.
Crowd enjoying Classical Blast playing after the tree lighting.
Come for the tree lighting, stay for the fun!
People grabbing photos and selfies with the Christmas tree.
Photo opportunity with the Christmas tree.
Inflatable reindeer in the Village of Algonquin truck.
Inflatable reindeer in the Village of Algonquin truck.
Decorated Village of Algonquin snow plow.
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