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43rd Annual Halloween Parade • OCT 29th
Shuttles will run beginning at 3 p.m. from the Walmart parking lot located off of US 20, to downtown Galena.
The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at @8:00 p.m.
Please note* For safety reasons the shuttles cannot run during the parade but will resume after the parade and continue until 10 p.m.
The cost of a round trip ticket on the shuttle is $5.00 per person for ages 6 and up. You will be given a wrist band to ride the shuttle. If you do not wish to ride the shuttle you can access the public parking areas for free or paid parking. City Parking Map attached.
This year we are asking the public to bring nonperishable food items to the parade that will then be donated to the local food pantry. These items can be dropped off at the Walmart parking lot shuttle location from 2-11 p.m. on October 29th.
Thank-you for your support!
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AFFORDABLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
• $250 Annually • $130 First Year New Businesses
GROWTH AND LEARNING
Network with your peers at events such as Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Anniversary Celebrations and educational presentations!
MARKETING
PRINT, EMAIL, DIGITAL & SOCIAL
Promote your business through the Galena Area Chamber of Commerce website, Chamber Referrals, Calendar Postings and Social Media postings! Two Complimentary E-Blasts then available @ $30 per campaign.
TRAINING CLASSES
Take educational and certification training classes for free or at discounted rates. Not only do you have the opportunity to attend, but you have the option to conduct one of the classes too!
HALLOWEEN PARADE
FREE FLOAT OR GROUP IN ANNUAL PARADE
Chamber Members enjoy free registration for their float or group participating in Illinois’s Largest Halloween Parade, attended by over 30,000 people. (10/29/2022)
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Galena Area Chamber of Commerce is the oldest Chamber of Commerce in all of Illinois.
We formed on February 2, 1838 and have played a role in our business community ever since.
We hope to keep helping our businesses grow and thrive in our area for years to come.