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.

The Centralia Cultural Society Bronze Expressions Handbell Choir presents their spring concert, “And The Beat Goes On” in the gallery of the Centralia Cultural Society.  Enjoy the GOOD VIBRATIONS as the Handbell Choir rings 60s classics.

You will enjoy these familiar favorites and may even find yourself snapping your fingers and humming along.  Join us for PEACE, LOVE, flower power, and great music.

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

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.  This event is fun for the whole family.  Some opportunities during this event are:

-Historical Walking Tour
-Craft Vendors and Demonstrations
-Blacksmithery
-Pottery
-Weaving
-Actors in Action performances
-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.

Featured artist for this event is carillonneur Steven Ball of St. Louis, Missouri.  A free climb of the tower will be available after every ARTIST CONCERT. For full details regarding the Summer Concert Series and performers visit www.centralia-carillon.org.

Come see and hear the distinctive sites and sounds of the Centralia Carillon towering 165 feet high above the city. The Centralia Carillon, the sixth largest bell tower in the world, is played by a professional carillonneur who climbs 173 steps to play the bells in concert. The base of the tower contains a small museum, and tours of the Carillon are available free to the public by making a reservation.

Sit back and enjoy the park setting while listening to the concert.  Sit on the brick wall, bring your lawn chair, or spread a blanket and breathe in the surroundings.

“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.

Featured artist for this concert is carillonneur Amy Johansen of Sydney, Australia.  A free climb of the tower will be available after every ARTIST CONCERT. For full details regarding the Summer Concert Series and performers visit www.centralia-carillon.org.

Come see and hear the distinctive sites and sounds of the Centralia Carillon towering 165 feet high above the city. The Centralia Carillon, the sixth largest bell tower in the world, is played by a professional carillonneur who climbs 173 steps to play the bells in concert. The base of the tower contains a small museum, and tours of the Carillon are available free to the public by making a reservation.

Sit back and enjoy the park setting while listening to the concert.  Perch on the brick wall, bring your lawn chair, or spread a blanket and breathe in the surroundings.

Featured artist for this concert is carillonneur Bernard Winsemius of Amsterdam, Netherlands.  A free climb of the tower will be available after every ARTIST CONCERT. For full details regarding the Summer Concert Series and performers visit www.centralia-carillon.org.

Come see and hear the distinctive sites and sounds of the Centralia Carillon towering 165 feet high above the city. The Centralia Carillon, the sixth largest bell tower in the world, is played by a professional carillonneur who climbs 173 steps to play the bells in concert. The base of the tower contains a small museum, and tours of the Carillon are available free to the public by making a reservation.

Sit back and enjoy the park setting while listening to the concert.  Perch on the brick wall, bring your lawn chair, or spread a blanket and breathe in the surroundings.

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 include 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.

Those wishing to participate in the parade may contact Butch Mathus at 618-533-5602 or Rose Aldag-McVey at 618-533-7637.

Featured artist for this concert is carillonneur Gijsbert Kok of The Hague, Netherlands.  A free climb of the tower will be available after every ARTIST CONCERT. For full details regarding the Summer Concert Series and performers visit www.centralia-carillon.org.

Come see and hear the distinctive sites and sounds of the Centralia Carillon towering 165 feet high above the city. The Centralia Carillon, the sixth largest bell tower in the world, is played by a professional carillonneur who climbs 173 steps to play the bells in concert. The base of the tower contains a small museum, and tours of the Carillon are available free to the public by making a reservation.

Sit back and enjoy the park setting while listening to the concert.  Perch on the brick wall, bring your lawn chair, or spread a blanket and breathe in the surroundings.

Featured artist for this concert is carillonneur Kimberly Shafer from Chicago, Illinois.  A free climb of the tower will be available after every ARTIST CONCERT. For full details regarding the Summer Concert Series and performers visit www.centralia-carillon.org.

Come see and hear the distinctive sites and sounds of the Centralia Carillon towering 165 feet high above the city. The Centralia Carillon, the sixth largest bell tower in the world, is played by a professional carillonneur who climbs 173 steps to play the bells in concert. The base of the tower contains a small museum, and tours of the Carillon are available free to the public by making a reservation.

Sit back and enjoy the park setting while listening to the concert.  Perch on the brick wall, bring your lawn chair, or spread a blanket and breathe in the surroundings.

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.  

Featured artist for this concert is carillonneur Anna Kasprzycka from Gdansk, Poland.  A free climb of the tower will be available after every ARTIST CONCERT. For full details regarding the Summer Concert Series and performers visit www.centralia-carillon.org.

Come see and hear the distinctive sites and sounds of the Centralia Carillon towering 165 feet high above the city. The Centralia Carillon, the sixth largest bell tower in the world, is played by a professional carillonneur who climbs 173 steps to play the bells in concert. The base of the tower contains a small museum, and tours of the Carillon are available free to the public by making a reservation.

Sit back and enjoy the park setting while listening to the concert.  Perch on the brick wall, bring your lawn chair, or spread a blanket and breathe in the surroundings.

Featured artists for this concert are carillonneurs Elijah Buerk and our very own Roy Kroezen.  They will thrill you with duet and solo performances.  A free climb of the tower will be available after every ARTIST CONCERT. For full details regarding the Summer Concert Series and performers visit www.centralia-carillon.org.

Come see and hear the distinctive sites and sounds of the Centralia Carillon towering 165 feet high above the city. The Centralia Carillon, the sixth largest bell tower in the world, is played by a professional carillonneur who climbs 173 steps to play the bells in concert. The base of the tower contains a small museum, and tours of the Carillon are available free to the public by making a reservation.

Sit back and enjoy the park setting while listening to the concert.  Perch on the brick wall, bring your lawn chair, or spread a blanket and breathe in the surroundings.

Featured artist for this concert is carillonneur Tin-Shi Tam of Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.  A free climb of the tower will be available after every ARTIST CONCERT. For full details regarding the Summer Concert Series and performers visit www.centralia-carillon.org.

Come see and hear the distinctive sites and sounds of the Centralia Carillon towering 165 feet high above the city. The Centralia Carillon, the sixth largest bell tower in the world, is played by a professional carillonneur who climbs 173 steps to play the bells in concert. The base of the tower contains a small museum, and tours of the Carillon are available free to the public by making a reservation.

Sit back and enjoy the park setting while listening to the concert.  Perch on the brick wall, bring your lawn chair, or spread a blanket and breathe in the surroundings.

Featured artist for this concert is carillonneur Margaret Pan of Somerville, Massachusets.  A free climb of the tower will be available after every ARTIST CONCERT. For full details regarding the Summer Concert Series and performers visit www.centralia-carillon.org.

Come see and hear the distinctive sites and sounds of the Centralia Carillon towering 165 feet high above the city. The Centralia Carillon, the sixth largest bell tower in the world, is played by a professional carillonneur who climbs 173 steps to play the bells in concert. The base of the tower contains a small museum, and tours of the Carillon are available free to the public by making a reservation.

Sit back and enjoy the park setting while listening to the concert.  Perch on the brick wall, bring your lawn chair, or spread a blanket and breathe in the surroundings.

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 fill downtown Broadway Street. Enjoy visiting with old friends, jive to great music, and make new acquaintances as you stroll the various booths. Enjoy 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, mini train rides, best-dressed pet contest, craft fair, games for the kids, food, and a car show.

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.

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 93rd 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.  Please join us for a day filled with fun and amazing food from food vendors along the parade route.  

Early in the day, beginning at 9 am, enjoy our Fall Festival and Craft Fair.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and 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 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

You and the kids will enjoy time with Santa and his team. Make reservations for the kids to have lunch with Santa. What an exciting opportunity for children- and adults as they watch the joy on their kids’ faces. Santa arrives at 11 am.

Get your tickets early for that special holiday cheer you won’t want to miss.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.

Take a drive through Foundation Park to experience 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.  Don’t miss Santa who will be at his cottage at select times to visit with children and adults.  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 time to time and is a great joy to many as they drive through each week and spot where Wanda has moved.