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Byron's Miracle on 2nd Street

Fri, Dec 05 , 2025 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm

232 W 2nd Street, Byron, IL 61010

Byron’s 28th Annual Miracle on 2nd Street lights up downtown on December 5 with festive fun, holiday shopping, wagon rides, Santa visits, and the annual tree lighting ceremony.

Byron’s holiday season officially begins on Friday, December 5, with the 28th Annual Miracle on 2nd Street celebration in downtown Byron. The community comes together from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for a night filled with small-town cheer, festive activities, and family fun.

Visitors can enjoy hay wagon rides around downtown, stop by the Festival of Trees, and browse holiday shopping specials at local businesses. Santa will be on hand for visits and photos, while the Chamber’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony adds a magical glow to the evening. Expect plenty of holiday treats, entertainment, and hands-on activities for kids—all designed to spread warmth, joy, and hometown pride throughout Byron’s bustling downtown.

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