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SUMMARY:Caroling At The Carillon
DESCRIPTION:Event Update: Cancellation Due to Extreme Temperatures\nAfter closely monitoring the forecast\, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this week’s event due to the extremely low temperatures expected. While snowfall may end up being minimal\, the bitter cold creates safety concerns for our attendees\, performers\, and volunteers. \nYour safety and comfort are always our top priorities\, and this decision was made with great care. \nWe appreciate your understanding and support\, and we look forward to welcoming you at future events when conditions are safer and more enjoyable for everyone. \n🎄About Caroling at the Carillon\nSpringfield’s Most Festive Holiday Sing‑Along in Washington Park sponsored by Hickory Point Bank \nBundle up\, bring your singing voice\, and celebrate the season with a community carol-along beneath one of the world’s largest musical instruments. “Caroling at the Carillon” is an annual Springfield tradition featuring festive carols\, beautiful holiday lighting around the tower\, and the magical sound of 67 bells ringing across Washington Park. \n  \n📅 Event Details \n❄️ Date: Typically the 2nd Sunday in December \n✨ Festivities: 3:00–5:00 PM \n🎵 Community Caroling: 4:00–4:50 PM \n📍 Location: Washington Park – 1740 W. Fayette Ave\, Springfield\, IL \n🎁 Admission: FREE & Family‑Friendly \nWhat to Expect\n\nHoliday sing-along led by the Carillon with familiar favorites.\nFestive activities with crafts\,  Santa and various other entertainment & treats throughout the event.\nPlenty of space to spread out on the lawn — feel free to bring blankets and camp chairs.\nPhoto-worthy moments with the Carillon as your backdrop.\n\n\nTip: Dress warmly and bring a flashlight or phone light to help you see your song sheet after dusk. \n\nAbout the Event\nThe “Caroling at the Carillon” tradition began in 1982 as a way to bring the Springfield community together through music and light. 🎵 \nWhat started as a small gathering of singers has grown into one of the city’s most cherished holiday events — where generations come together each December to celebrate joy\, unity\, and the spirit of giving. \nThe event is hosted at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon\, a Springfield landmark since 1962. The Carillon’s 67 bronze bells have become a signature sound of the city — marking weddings\, celebrations\, and seasonal events year-round. \nOver the years\, Caroling at the Carillon has continued to grow — blending timeless holiday traditions with new memories each season. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth\, this event captures the true magic of Springfield’s community spirit.
URL:https://carillon-rees.org/event/caroling-at-the-carillon/
LOCATION:Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon\, 1740 W Fayette Ave\, Springfield\, IL\, 62704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caroling At The Carillon & Jingle Bells Spectacular
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