You’d better shape up, boys and girls: Santa’s coming to town. (Photo: Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce)
Paris, schmaris. During the holiday season, Atlantic stakes its claim as the City of Lights with more than 200,000 twinkling LED lights that cast a glow over six blocks of cafes and shops along Chestnut Street. The annual tradition has been named one of Travel Iowa’s No. 1 Christmas destinations.
This year’s festivities start with the flip of a switch at 5 p.m. next Thursday, Nov. 21, at the historic Rock Island Depot. See the big moment, enjoy a free dog (courtesy of the elves at Hy-Vee) and pay a visit to Santa Claus from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in his cozy cabin at City Park.
A few weeks later, on Dec. 7, Christmas in Atlantic continues with a parade of illuminated floats and a fireworks display.
