Christmas sparkles each year in historic St. Charles, Missouri during our one-of-a-kind Christmas Traditions festival. While you're making holiday plans, escape to an old-fashioned Christmas with storybook characters, Victorian Carolers, and Santas from around the world.

There is no better place than Main Street during a Christmas Festival for a holiday stroll with your loved ones. Underneath a canopy of twinkling lights, stroll a while. Duck into a shop or two for a little holiday shopping. Then, take a break at one of the restaurants or wineries. And if it happens to start snowing – even better!

Santa has taken time out of his busy schedule so you can have your picture taken with him! Stop by the Tourism Center at 230 South Main each weekend to visit with Victorian Santa.

Enter today to win a carriage ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Visit the website of the Saint Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau for an opportunity to ride along with Santa during the Santa Parade held every weekend during the Christmas Traditions Festival.

Be sure to stop by the new Holiday Skating Rink located in Frontier Park on the banks of the Missouri River. The rink will be open all days the Christmas Traditions Festival is active.

Skate into 2010 with our family friendly New Years' Eve Party. Enter online for an opportunity to win 6 tickets for your family and freinds.

While you are planning your visit to St. Charles, be sure and view our Photo Album from past years and get a peak of what to expect.

To learn more about St. Charles, visit the Convention and Visitors Bureau homepage, or City of St. Charles Missouri's Official Website .