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Chris Kringle Market moving to Jackson Street, Santa Hut staying in Jordan Block · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Chris Kringle Market moving to Jackson Street, Santa Hut, staying in Jordan
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  Block. Written by Michael Urbanek. This article is being read by an
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  automated voice, brought to up by Everlet. Ottawa’s Chris Kringle Market is
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  moving its entire operation to Jackson Street this holiday season, the City
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  of Ottawa and the Ottawa Downtown Association announced.
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  The move frees the Jordan Block for other holiday attractions, according to
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  the announcement. The Santa Hut will stay in the Jordan Block, its
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  traditional location, and a Hot Chocolate Hut staffed by local nonprofit groups
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  will serve drinks to families waiting to see Santa.
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  The Downtown Association’s Community Tree Program, which benefits the Ottawa Community Food
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  Basket, has expanded this year. Decorated community trees are planned for both
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  Washington Square and the Jordan Block.
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  The Ottawa Arts Committee’s Granny Square Tree will stand at the center
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  of the Jordan Block.
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  Starved Rock Trees plans to set up part of the Jordan Block
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  as a Christmas tree lot, selling pre-cut trees and seasonal greenery.
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  Organizers said the relocation lets them strengthen the market on Jackson Street
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  while adding attractions elsewhere downtown.
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  The city and the Downtown Association said schedules and updates will be
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  posted on their websites and social media pages.
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  The Chris Kringle Market opens the weekend after Thanksgiving, running from noon
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  to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27.
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  It then runs every weekend after, running from 4 p.m. To 8
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  p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. To 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. To
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  4 p.m. Sundays.