A few days ago, I read that Alton, Illinois, was one of half a dozen or so towns chosen by the streaming giant Netflix for a holiday makeover. Lights began going up in the 3rd Street business district on Friday morning.
I made it over there this evening, just before nightfall, to take a look at the little transformation. About two blocks between State and Piasa streets are strung with overhead lights, promotional Netflix signs, and other holiday decor.
It was a nice fifteen minute walk around the area to take in the lights and window shop at the local businesses. If you come hungry, you can order takeout from a myriad of local businesses. If I had come over just a bit earlier, I could have made off with some goodies from a neat looking olive oil shop, too.
It’s not clear how long the lights will stay up, so if you want something different from the normal holiday light displays, head on over, don your mask, and see what downtown Alton has to offer.
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