2007 Holiday Guide
It's Downtown!

Holidays in Downtown
Parade Day has come and gone, but there's still plenty of reasons to visit Downtown Davenport! Holiday Events & Holiday Specials continue throughout the season!

From the YMCA Turkey Trot, to original Artwork at Bucktown, you've simply got to get down here and take it all in!
Festival of Trees Parade Day Photo Gallery!



Festival of Trees Parade

November 17th, 2007
11:00 a.m.
Parade Day Specials & Events Downtown

The parade begins on River Drive and continues to Pershing Street then to Second Street and finishes at Western Street. The Festival Parade is the largest helium-balloon parade in the Midwest!
Festival of Trees Homepage

Hotel Parade Day Specials


Father Christmas
& "Holly Berry" the Reindeer

Saturday, November 17th, 2007
(Before & After the Parade!)

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SkyBridge Courtyard (Located next to RME on 2nd St.)

Visit the SkyBridge Courtyard and see Father Christmas with “Holly Berry” the live reindeer!
This event is brought to you by the RDA.

Children will have a chance to see the reindeer up close and receive a souvenir photo for just $5!


The streets will be filled with holiday music from the River Music Experience and carolers will stroll through the courtyard.
Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, kettle corn and many more holiday treats as you watch the Festival of Trees Parade!



Genesis Remembrance Tree Lighting

Tuesday, November 13
, 2007
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Remembrance Tree Ceremony & lighting Bechtel Park
(Located at the corner of River Drive and Iowa Street)
Genesis Rememberance Tree Homepage & Details