November 28 - 30 - Kick-off the holiday season with an old fashion alternative to the usual hectic holiday shopping.  Tour Vermilion's historic downtown Harbour Town by horse-drawn trolley from noon to 5 pm.  Santa arrives at Exchange Park by icebreaker on the Vermilion River at 11 am on Saturday.  Visit the fine shops, restaurants and businesses for special holiday savings.  Watch the parks light up with OPERATION Twinkle's holiday light display while luminaries line the streets each night.  Experience the lovely Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Gazebo in Victory Park on Saturday at 7 pm.  Visit Santa in his house in Exchange Park 11 am to 3 pm each Saturday through Christmas.  It's a nostalgic, family fun experience you won't want to miss.  Sponsored by the Friends Of Harbour Town.