If you enjoy seeing Christmas lights, be sure to see the forty-one (41) Christmas trees on display in West Salem. The trees which have been decorated by individuals, families, non-profit organizations, and area businesses will be on display through January 1, 2026. The trees were simultaneously lit on the West Salem Square on Saturday, November 29, 2025. This is the third year for this community event, which features Christmas carols, hot chocolate and cookies. The West Salem Square is located at 100 South Street in West Salem, Illinois.
Thank you to the West Salem Development Association, the Volunteer Fireman’s Association of West Salem, the Village of West Salem’s Utility Department, the West Salem Grade School and the many, many volunteers who made this year’s event a success. Here are photos of some of the trees currently on display.