Santa Claus is coming to downtown Lincoln

[December 05, 2012]  Main Street Lincoln invites the public to enjoy historic downtown Lincoln throughout the holiday season. With the height of the holiday season fast approaching, downtown businesses are readying themselves for shoppers.

Throughout December, historic downtown Lincoln will be alive with the hustle and bustle of shopping and holiday cheer. Shoppers can enjoy the convenience and pride of shopping locally.

Santa will make appearances throughout downtown the next three Saturdays: Dec. 8, 15 and 22. Santa's schedule is as follows:

Dec. 8

• 10:30 a.m.-noon -- at Mission Mart

• 1-3 p.m. -- at Hallie's

• 4-6 p.m. -- at Sorrento's

Dec. 15

• 10 a.m.-noon -- at Owl's Roost

• 12:30-2:30 p.m. -- at Main Street Lincoln office

• 3-5 p.m. -- at Mary Todd's Hallmark

Dec. 22, Santa's final stop downtown

• 10 a.m.-noon -- at Lincoln post office

• 1-2:30 p.m. -- at Lincoln Fire Department

• 4-6 p.m. -- at Kroger's

Main Street Lincoln, a volunteer-driven organization, is pleased to participate in the holiday shopping season, promoting our eateries, antique stores, thrift stores, one-of-a-kind shops, nightlife and entertainment, along with plenty of services and businesses.

For more information on any of the holiday events, the Main Street Lincoln organization can be reached at 217-732-2929 or [e-mail]. In addition, information and business specials are available online at https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetLincoln.

[Text from file received from Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County]