Optimist Santa Parade

All Aboard the Camp Ondessonk Float!
Mark your calendars, Camp Ondessonk friends - the Optimist Santa Parade is rolling into downtown Belleville on Friday, November 27th, and we want YOU waving from our float!
Bundle up, bring your best holiday cheer, and join fellow campers, staff, and families for a festive day of laughter and small-town Christmas magic. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a first-time float rider, there's a spot for you; no experience in parade-waving required (though jazz hands are encouraged).
What to expect:
- Cozy float vibes with Camp Ondessonk spirit
- Candy tossing, cheer-spreading, and maybe a little hot cocoa
- A chance to represent Camp in front of the whole Belleville community
- Santa himself somewhere nearby, so behave accordingly
Grab your ugliest holiday sweater, your favorite camp buddy, and come help us kick off the season the Ondessonk way- with community, joy, and a whole lot of hollering "Merry Christmas!"
📍 Downtown Belleville, IL
📅 Friday, November 27th
🎟️ Cost: Free - just bring your holiday spirit!