For nearly half a century, Saint Charles Christmas Traditions® has made the holiday spirit of the past come to life for the young and young at heart. Interact with classic storybook characters, important figures from holiday history, and international Santas & global gift-givers from around the world. Main Street will be decorated with live greenery, white lights, & red bows – businesses will be open later on Fridays, Saturdays, & Wednesdays.
Welcome to Saint Charles Christmas Traditions®!
Santa Parades:
Saturdays and Sundays at Noon on Main Street
Parade begins at 100 block of North Main to 900 block of South Main.
Santa's Cottage & "North Pole Distribution Outpost #636"
Katy Depot in Frontier Park
Photos with Victorian Santa, "Oh Christmas Tree: The Evolution of an Icon" exhibit, Reindeer Hall of Fame, Elves' Work Station, and more! On Friday evenings, Krampus Karnival, Krampus & his kooky friends take over the Depot.
Christmas Stories:
Saturdays and Sundays at the First MO State Capitol from 1-4pm
A Christmas Carol Stroll: NEW FOR 2021
Wednesday Evenings 6-9pm
Guests are invited to enter the world of Charles Dickens’ enduring holiday classic as memorable scenes and characters hop off the page and come to life. Visitors will walk in the footsteps of Ebenezer Scrooge as they experience his adventures with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come first hand. Guests will encounter six scenes or “chapters” along the historic district.
Please Note: Regular characters will Not appear on Wednesdays evenings, so for standard festivities plan to join us Fridays – Sundays.
