Christmas Traditions -- Holiday Contests:
The fun continues in St. Charles with the following family-friendly contests:

. Ride with Santa -- want to sign your kids up to win a ride with Mrs. Claus and the big man himself?  Then click on the following link for all the details, including an online form to enter your crew...http://historicstcharles.com/contact/santascontest.aspx.  This contest is for children between the ages of 5 and 11 to ride in a horse-drawn carriage at one of the Santa Christmas Parades, taking place on Saturdays and Sundays through December 26. 

. Silver Skates Contest -- your family will also have an opportunity to sign up online to win four complimentary passes, including admission and skate rental, for the St. Charles outdoor ice rink in Frontier Park.  The winning entry will also receive a gift certificate compliments of the Hampton Inn-St. Charles for a one-night stay.  For complete details and entry form, go to: www.historicstcharles.com and click on the Silver Skates icon.

. Skate with the Sugar Plum Fairy -- it's the final stretch to enter a chance to win a private skating party with the Sugar Plum Fairy from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 11.  Enter today at www.historicstcharles.com to treat your kids to a wonderful holiday experience!

For more information or to receive a copy of the 2010 event brochure, call the tourism office or access the festival online at www.stcharleschristmas.com.

Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau
230 South Main Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-946-7776
www.historicstcharles.com

Helpful Links:
. Ride with Santa Contest – kids can ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus in weekend parades
. Ice Rink Flyer – complete schedule, including rate info, skate rentals and group rates
. Silver Skates Contest – to win complimentary tickets and an overnight stay at Hampton Inn
. You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out – dinner theatre at the Mother-in-Law House, 500 South Main St.
http://www.historicstcharles.com/visitors.aspx