City of Anna

11/05/2026

⛸Come downtown for Christmas in Downtown Anna & support the Union County CEO Program's class business!

⛸️ SKATING AROUND TOWN WRISTBAND PRESALES ARE COMING! 🎄

Get ready to skate into the holiday season with the Union County CEO Class of 2027! We are excited to announce wristband presales for Skating Around Town on November 28 in downtown Anna! ❄️

Check out our presale and on-site pricing:
🎟️ Presale Pricing (November 13–25)

• $12 per person
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ZSTBABQVN3BCZ/checkout/DTRZG3GRRRN66BFVL37Z3UZE

• $30 group bundle (includes 3 wristbands!)
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ZSTBABQVN3BCZ/checkout/IMRN5D5WKDVMCJ5TIRWZRNDX

🎟️ On-Site Pricing

• $15 per person
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ZSTBABQVN3BCZ/checkout/6HPCI5F25RUCHE4SSYF7AUMP

• $35 group bundle (includes 3 wristbands!)
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ZSTBABQVN3BCZ/checkout/GMCELT2UKOWPVSJHOIJHZQNL

Your all-day pass includes unlimited skating anytime between 9 AM and 5 PM, so you can skate as much as you want throughout the day!

Don't miss out on the savings! Grab your friends and family, bundle up, and join us for a day of Christmas fun in downtown Anna! ❤️💚

Stay tuned for more details, and be sure to get your presale wristbands before November 25!

11/02/2026

🎄⛸️ ICE SKATING, INFLATABLES & HOLIDAY SHOPPING — OH MY! 🎅🎁

Christmas in Downtown Anna is bringing a full day of family fun, and we're excited to have the Union County CEO Program taking the lead on some of our favorite activities!

📅 Saturday, November 28
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Downtown Anna Plaza & Pavilion

❄️ ICE SKATING – Lace up your skates for some holiday fun!

🎄 GIANT INFLATABLES – Including the Mt. Everest Slide, Gingerbread Obstacle Course, Santa Bounce House, and Arctic Expedition Toddler Obstacle Course!

🛍️ CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR – Shop for unique gifts and support local vendors!

❤️ THE BEST PART? The Union County CEO students will be managing all of these activities, and 100% of ticket sales and vendor fees will go directly to their class business!

This is a wonderful opportunity to support our local young entrepreneurs while enjoying a day of Christmas magic! 🎄

Come out, bring the family, do some Christmas shopping, and help make their class business a success!

❤️💚 SHOP LOCAL. HAVE FUN. SUPPORT OUR FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS!

11/02/2026

🪵🍂Leaf & Limb Pick Up🍂🪵
The City of Anna will be offering leaf & limb pick up. You must get on the list before November 12th for the first round pick up.
🍂Leaves must be raked to the curb, but NOT in the street, and free from debris.
🪵Limbs must be no larger than 4" in diameter & 36" long.
📅If you would like leaves and/or limbs picked up, call City Hall at 618-833-8528 to get on the list. MUST be on the list for pick up
🍁A second round will be done in early January.

10/27/2026

🛻SURPLUS PROPERTY🛻

✉We are accepting sealed bids until December 1st for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500. Minimum bid $3,000.

💻More information can be found on our website at

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10/27/2026

🇺🇸Sign up now for the annual VFW Veterans Day Parade!🇺🇸

11AM on November 11th in Downtown Anna! Anna VFW - Carroll P Foster Post 3455

10/27/2026

🦌🎄 ON YOUR MARK, GET SET… DASH INTO CHRISTMAS! 🎄🦌

Lace up those running shoes, grab your festive gear, and join Shawnee Hills Arts Council for the REINDEER RUN 5K RUN/WALK! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

📅 Saturday, November 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Anna, Illinois

Whether you're racing for your best time or enjoying a festive walk, it's a great way to kick off Christmas in Downtown Anna!

🎅 Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and Christmas outfits are encouraged!

🔗 REGISTER HERE:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/reindeer-5k-runwalk--2026

🎄 After the race, stick around for a full day of Christmas fun, shopping, ice skating, holiday activities, and our Light Up the Night Parade!

❤️💚 Gather your friends and family, spread the Christmas cheer, and start the holiday season on the right foot!

Kick off Christmas in Downtown Anna by racing through the streets of town and getting festive!Join us for our Annual Reindeer 5K Run/Walk.…

10/26/2026

🎄🎅 TWO TOWNS, TWO CHRISTMAS PARADES, DOUBLE THE HOLIDAY MAGIC! ❤️💚

Get ready to spread some Christmas cheer! Anna and Jonesboro are hosting TWO festive parades, and we want YOU to join the fun!

✨ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 – ANNA
🎄 Light Up the Night Holiday Parade https://www.facebook.com/share/16KQcqGXcx3/
⏰ 5:30 PM | Downtown Anna
🚒 Light up your floats, vehicles, and trailers!

👉 Register to participate: https://www.unioncounty.biz/lights/

🎁 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 – JONESBORO
🎅 1st Annual Holiday Gift Parade
⏰ 10:00 AM | Jonesboro Elementary School
🎄 Decorate your vehicle, float, or bike and join the fun! No entry fee!

🎁❤️ BOTH parades will be collecting gifts for the Union County Pay It Forward Program! Help us make Christmas a little brighter for children in our community!

🎄 Businesses, churches, organizations, and families — we encourage you to participate in BOTH parades!

Two great communities coming together to spread Christmas cheer and give back! ❤️💚

10/22/2026

🚨 HEADS UP, ANNA RESIDENTS! 🚨

Beginning January 1, 2027, the City of Anna will begin actively enforcing City Code 25-4 regarding inoperable motor vehicles.

We wanted to give everyone plenty of advance notice so residents have extra time to clean up their properties and bring any inoperable vehicles into compliance before enforcement begins.

🚗 What is considered an inoperable vehicle?

Under City Code 25-4, a vehicle is considered inoperable if it has been unable to operate under its own power for at least seven (7) days due to missing, damaged, or altered parts.

This applies to vehicles on both public and private property that are visible to the general public.

⚠️ What happens beginning January 1st?

Vehicles found in violation will be tagged/notified by City Code Enforcement.

Once notice is issued, the owner will have seven (7) days to remove or otherwise lawfully resolve the violation. If the violation is not corrected within that time, the vehicle may be towed at the owner's expense.

✅ A few important exceptions:

Vehicles temporarily disabled for ordinary maintenance or repairs.

Vehicles stored inside a building.

Operable historic vehicles over 25 years old.

Vehicles located at licensed wrecking or junking businesses.

Our goal is compliance, not towing vehicles! That's why we're sharing this information well in advance. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the next couple of months to address any inoperable vehicles on their property.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation in helping keep Anna clean, safe, and looking its best!

City of Anna | Code Enforcement

10/19/2026

Citywide Trick-or-Treat will be October 31st from 6PM-8PM

Downtown Trick-or-Treat will be October 24th from 4PM-6PM

10/09/2026

🎨 Colorfest 2026 – Downtown Street Festival 🍷🎶

📅 Date: Saturday, October 10th
🕓 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Anna at the Davie Street Plaza & Pavilion

Get ready to paint the town with fun! Colorfest 2026 is back and brighter than ever in the heart of Downtown Anna! 🎉

🌈 What to Expect:
🛍️ 10AM-6PM: Local Vendors – art, crafts, clothing, home goods & more.
🎨10AM-3PM: Paint the Town with Shawnee Hills Arts Council - for $10 paint a 4x4 square. Paint, brushes & water provided
🎃11AM: Pumpkin Derby - fasten your wheels and see which pumpkin wins the race in this year's *new* PUMPKIN DERBY!
🎶 Noon-3PM: Ethan Stephenson Duo
🎶 3PM-6PM: The Jake Myers Band
🍷 StarView Vineyards on site
🍺Bob's, Sinisi's & Kiki's for all other libations
🍔 Delicious Eats – food trucks and street snacks for all tastes, Sinisi's on Main, Kiki's Coffeehouse & Cafe & a pop up of Sister's Sweet & Savory!
🎨 Interactive Art & Activities for all ages - Paint the Town with the Shawnee Hills Arts Council & bouncehouses!

Whether you're a music lover, foodie, w**e enthusiast, or just looking for a fun day downtown, Colorfest is for you!

🎟️ Admission: FREE
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome | Rain or Shine

🎪Circus at the City Park: 3PM & 6PM showtimes.
🎟️FREE but reserve a ticket here: https://purchase-tickets-forthe-kingdom-of-wonders.square.site/shop/1010-1011-anna-il/TGQHLAU6FWMRMBEJXYINR7MW