Mark December 3rd on your calendar. This is the day of the annual Christmas Walk in Old Town Florissant. The festivities begin at 2:00 P.M. on rue St. Francois and end at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall with the lighting of the Christmas tree. Many retail shops and restaurants will be open, so you can combine your day with eating, shopping and enjoying the holiday festivities.

Santa Claus will arrive in Florissant at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Dining Center. Santa Claus will welcome all children to visit with him from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Senior Dining Center is located at 621 rue St. Francois. This is a very popular event, so get there early!

While at the Senior Dining Center visiting with Santa take the opportunity to enjoy storytelling, face-painting, pictures with Santa and more, then stop at City Hall for more crafts for the kids, as well as music and entertainment!

While traveling up and down the street, stop by all the retail shops and “shop ‘til you drop”. Shops open will be: Stems Florist, The Silver Moon Stencil Shop, Florissant Old Town Marketplace, Village of the Blue Rose, Dooley’s Florist, Korte’s Frames and Gifts on rue St. Francois, and Sandie’s Interiors. Restaurants open will be City Diner, Helfer’s Deli and Hendel’s Market Café.

Topping off the entire day will be our walking Christmas Parade. The parade will begin from the Senior Dining Center at 621 rue St. Francois at 5:30 p.m. and will travel up rue St. Francois to City Hall. At 6:00 p.m. will be the Christmas Lighting ceremony. The Christmas Lights of Florissant will be turned on with the switch being thrown by Mayor Schneider. This is truly a Florissant tradition and one you will not want to miss. If you want to be a part of the parade or if you need information about the Christmas Walk call Florissant Old Town Partners at 314-837-0033.

Set aside December 3rd and spend it in Old Town Florissant.