11/25/2025
Elves of Sullivan
November 28th through December 31st, the residents and businesses of Sullivan are encouraged to display an inflatable elf for all to see. While inflatable elves are encouraged, any elf will work. Your elf could be inflatable, a wooden cutout elf, or even a painted elf on your window/storefront. The only requirements are to go with the Elf theme, make it fun and unique if you wish, and have fun with it.
Samantha Binion began this in Atwood last year. What started out as the same large inflatable Santa proudly standing tall down Main Street in Atwood eventually spread throughout the village. This year, over 20 small towns are participating in the "Great Inflatable Christmas Trail." Each has a theme. This is put together with hopes that each town will make something fun out of this event and spread joy this season, while bringing guests to town who will visit local shops and diners, grab a gift, food, or fuel while in town, and enjoy the sights of each small town.
If you have any questions, contact Marissa Lingafelter-Born at (217) 433-6003. The objective is to put together an elf-themed photo opportunity, have local businesses join together with some elf-theme fun, offer elf-theme drinks/treats, or come up with a little event of some sort to offer a little bit of fun this season for the locals and beyond. Get ready; the elves are taking over Sullivan soon.
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