See Centralia, Illinois

Join the City of Centralia Tree Board at the CN Shelter in Fairview Park at 10:00 am.

A ceremonial tree planting will take place at 10:30 am.

“Ask the Experts” will be available to answer your questions about:
-Tree care & maintenance
-Spring gardening tips
-Landscaping techniques

Free saplings for attendees, courtesy of Graphic Packaging.

Join us for our ceremonial tree planting at 10:30 am.

Come join us in Downtown Centralia at the Locust Street Historical Fair!

Free Admission!! This event is fun for the whole family. The Locust Street Historic Fair offers crafters & artisans, food vendors, antique car show, and historical presentations.  So much to do that the street is closed to traffic but there is plenty of parking available.  Some opportunities during this event are:

-Historical Walking Tour
-Craft Vendors and Demonstrations
-Blacksmithery
-Pottery
-Weaving
-Retail Shops
-Children’s Fun Activity Area
-Food Vendors
-Invitation ONLY Antique Car Show
-Historic shuttle tour of Elmwood Cemetery
-Exhibits in the Centralia History Museum
-Caboose Tours
-Civil War Reenactment the cannon is back this year
-Tour new City Hall
-Historic Illinois Theater will be open to view

This Memorial Celebration Service honors Veterans from all wars and military service and specifically recognizes those who are buried in Elmwood Cemetary.

At the Pittenger War Monument, located at the center of Elmwood Cemetery, join this ceremony of remembrance for all veterans.  This service includes Posting of Colors, Placing of the Wreaths, prayer, music, speakers, Three Volley Salute, and recognition of Veterans.

Join us for this beautiful tribute.

“Juneteenth” in Centralia includes festivities bringing the whole family together: BINGO, Horseshow tournaments, games, and other fun family activities.  Complimentary food and beverages will be provided, specialty sandwiches will be available for purchase.  The program starts at 11:30 a.m. with the cookout starting at 12 p.m.

Picnic cookout includes hot dogs, polish sausage, chips, and drink provided by the Centralia Parks Advisory Committee.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket so you can spend the time and relax.

Festivities are at Laura Leake City Park, located on the corner of Howard and North Maple Streets.

4th of July Veteran’s parade is a celebration of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation.  This 10 am parade consists of vehicles and pedestrian traffic and includes veterans, service members, families of service members, veteran military support organizations and/or individuals wishing to display their support.

This patriotic parade begins at West Broadway and South Chestnut Streets and heads west on Broadway, ending at Fairview Park.  Follow the end of the parade and you will be at Fairview Park, this is about 0.74 miles.  Enjoy an awards ceremony, recognition and celebration activities in the Park.  Festivities at Fairview Park include a three-day carnival, food vendors, and a fireworks display later that day at dusk.

Want to show your patriotism by actually being IN the parade?  Complete this Parade entry form. Questions about participating, email to wamacer@att.net.

Don’t miss the fun, come out and enjoy the 4th of July at this patriotic parade.

This two day festival offers live music, food, beverages, raffles, cake wheel, poker stand, inflatables, and Wamac’s Lil’ Toot Train.  Bring the whole family and lawn chairs to relax and enjoy time with family, friends, and meet new people.  This fun event runs from 5 pm through midnight on both Friday and Saturday.  

This two day festival offers live music, food, beverages, raffles, cake wheel, poker stand, inflatables, and Wamac’s Lil’ Toot Train.  Bring the whole family and lawn chairs to relax and enjoy time with family, friends, and meet new people.  This fun event runs from 5 pm through midnight on both Friday and Saturday.  

Don’t miss this three-day event at Raccoon Lake!  See high-speed boats as they roar past at great speeds.  These Outboard Power Boat Races are presented by the National Boat Racing Association and Outboard Drivers Association.  Concessions are available at this exhilarating event.

Don’t miss this three-day event at Raccoon Lake!  See high-speed boats as they roar past at great speeds.  These Outboard Power Boat Races are presented by the National Boat Racing Association and Outboard Drivers Association.  Concessions are available at this exhilarating event.

Don’t miss this three-day event at Raccoon Lake!  See high-speed boats as they roar past at great speeds.  These Outboard Power Boat Races are presented by the National Boat Racing Association and Outboard Drivers Association.  Concessions are available at this exhilarating event.

Join the fun in Wamac City Park for Wamac Fest, a TWO day festival with live entertainment, food, sports competitions, kids games, pony rides, inflatables, cake walk, crafts, and a beer garden.

Join the fun in Wamac City Park for Wamac Fest, a TWO day festival with live entertainment, food, sports competitions, kids games, pony rides, inflatables, cake walk, crafts, and a beer garden.

Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities for the kids at Schwartz Orchard including games, straw maze and face painting-adults love it too!  Fresh baked goods, mums, pumpkins, and apple cider available for purchase.

A festival of Art, Wine, and Music! Local artisans, musicians, crafters, wineries, craft brewers, and food vendors which fills downtown Broadway Street. The street is closed off to traffic for this opportunity to enjoy it all!  Visit with old friends, jive to great music, and make new acquaintances as you stroll the various booths where you will find interesting treasures and unique gifts.  Spend your evening partaking in local food and drink at this festival around the Carillon in downtown Centralia.

This is an all-day event packed with special activities for the whole family. The Fall Festival is held during the day with a children’s parade, chili cook-off, Miss & Mister Pumpkin Contest, train rides, best-dressed pet contest, craft fair, games for the kids, food, and much more.

An evening parade is an event in itself. It is older than the Macy’s parade and features floats, marching units, horses, old fire trucks, costumed characters, school bands and more.  The evening parade begins at 7 pm.

For more information about entering into any of these events please visit www.centraliahpff.org.

Come and enjoy this parade with marching bands, floats, horses, old fire trucks, costumed characters, and many more attractions!  This parade is an event in itself, it is older than the Macy’s parade; this is the 94th annual parade.  

The parade begins at 7:00 P.M. and will follow Route 51 and Poplar Street.   This parade is known for drawing a very large crowd and is filled with many entries.  This parade tops off a full day of family-oriented activities hosted in downtown Centralia, these activities are named, ‘Fall Festival and Craft Fair’.  Please join us for a day filled with fun and amazing food from food vendors along the parade route.  

Stay abreast of updates by visiting http://www.centraliahpff.org/

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Enjoy a Christmas Stroll in Downtown Centralia including an *ornament hunt, horse-drawn carriage rides, store specials, train rides, an opportunity to meet with Santa, Carolers and other musical performances, Christmas music from the Carillon, hot cocoa and refreshments for purchase, and much more.

*More about the ornament hunt:  participating merchants will display an ornament inside their store for shoppers to locate and have their card stamped. Cards may be found in any participating business downtown and inside the Illinois Theatre. When you find all the ornaments and your card has been stamped, returned to Illinois Theatre for a drawing at 7:15 pm. Meet your downtown merchants and do some holiday shopping at the same time!

Want to participate or need more information, contact Kala Lambert at 618-533-7623.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience thousands of lights including whimsical twinkling candy canes, golfing Santa, or Rudolf catching some rays.  Fantasy of Lights is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

At no charge, we are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through the end of the year.  This lighting display is presented by the Centralia Foundation.

Don’t forget to visit 600 N Pleasant for more Christmas displays and the challenge of finding “Wanda”!  Wanda moves from weekly and is a great joy to many as they drive through weekly to spot where Wanda has moved.