Osan's Signature Winter Festival 'Oh! Happy Santa Market' Opens on the 22nd

City Parade, Sledding Rink, and More on Display

The "2025 Oh! Happy Santa Market," the signature winter festival of Osan City in Gyeonggi Province, will be held from November 22 to December 31 at Osan Station Plaza and the Areumdaro commercial district.

The festival will kick off with an opening parade along a one-kilometer route stretching from Osan City Hall to Lotte Mart Intersection, Shinyang Apartment Intersection, and Osan Station Plaza. The parade will feature nine citizen Santas and eight citizen parade teams representing different neighborhoods. At key locations, professional performance troupes will present flash mobs.

At the main venue, Osan Station Plaza, a winter sledding rink will make its debut. In addition, a variety of food booths will be set up, and family-friendly programs designed for longer stays will be offered.

A diverse lineup of performances is also planned. Through the pre-registration programs "Carol Fantasia" and "Oh! San Station, Oh! Open Stage" busking, both professional acts and citizen artists will take the stage. There will also be a "Decorate Your Own Tree" contest, where individuals can hang their handmade ornaments on a large Christmas tree.

In the Areumdaro section, booths will sell Christmas accessories and character merchandise, offer hands-on activities, and feature food booths and a chicken event booth with participation from local merchants.

Lee Gwonjae, Mayor of Osan, stated, "We aim to grow this into a signature winter festival that naturally comes to mind when thinking of Osan," adding, "We will present citizens with unique winter romance through experiences and performances held throughout the city."

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