Thanksgiving Day Parade from 8:00 am to 11:00 am
(State Street - from Congress to Randolph)

Come down to State Street and see our Christkindlmarket float in the parade. Get your first glimpse of the "Christkindl", the Christmas Fairy, who will be accompanied by the German American Children's Choir. Right after the parade, head over to Daley Plaza to meet the Christkindl and see what this year's market has to offer you.

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Sneak Peek at the Christkindlmarket Chicago 2008

12:00 pm (noon): Chris Koon

Chris Koon is an up-and-coming entertainer. With a talent, passion, and drive that is like no other, Chris Koon is bound to be one of this year's biggest upcoming talents.

Children's Lantern Parade:

A Christkindlmarket tradition that invites all children to participate to this fun event. Traditionally, German children take to the streets on November 11th to celebrate the good deeds of St. Martin. One famous story tells of him as knight who generously cut his coat in half to share with a beggar on a severely cold night. Please join us as we parade the Market with traditional German lanterns.

4:30 pm: Pick up pre-ordered lanterns at Grand Timber House

5:00 pm: Parade begins at the Grand Timber House

Pre-registration is recommended to ensure your child gets a lantern. Lanterns can be purchased through the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACCoM). For families to register for this event, order lanterns (comes with light and carrying rod at $8 for GACCoM Members and $10 for Non-Members) and for more details, visit www.gaccom.org and click on the events registration link, call 312.644.2662 or write to info@christkindlmarket.com.

11:30 am: Chicago Children's Choir

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: St. Andrew's Lutheran Pioneers

Annual Holiday Reception and December Stammtisch: YEC @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Young Executives' Committee (YEC) hosts their annual Holiday Reception at the Christkindlmarket Chicago together with the monthly Stammtisch. Join us for Glühwein, German Beer and Gemütlichkeit in the warm Timberhouse!

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Glen Sorgatz Alpine Brass Band

2:00 pm: Shealeigh Voitl