SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1

4 p.m. – Christmas Parade step-off and Festival opens

5 p.m. – Official Tree Lighting at Village Circle

LOCATION: Village Center–14700 South Ravinia Avenue

OPEN TO ALL AGES!

Kick off the holiday season right here in Orland Park with our annual Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival! Festivities will include the spectacular lighted decor display on the village lawn, holiday games, crafts and food available for purchase, and much more. Santa will be joining us to complete the holiday fun. The parade begins at 4 p.m. followed by the tree lighting at 5 p.m. at the Village Hall Circle. 

CHRISTMAS PARADE

The parade will feature over forty local businesses and organizations with decorated floats, vehicles, music and hundreds of walkers including marching bands, dance companies, theater groups and the special arrival of Santa!

Parade entry submission is FULL! If you would like to be added to our waitlist please email specialevents@orlandpark.org. You will be notified by Friday, November 8 if space becomes available. Thank you for your interest!

The parade route runs north on Ravinia between 151st to 147th Street starting at 4 p.m.

Parade Street Closures
Ravinia Ave. from 151st to 149th Street:  2:30 p.m. – Until parade conclusion (approx. 5:30 p.m.)
Ravinia Ave. from 147th to Civic Center Drive: 3:30 p.m. – Until parade conclusion (approx. 5:30 p.m.)
Please note: These closures/times are subject to change

Parade Participant Drop-Off/Parking*
Orland Park Police Department (15100 S. Ravinia Ave)
Pete’s Fresh Market (15080 S. LaGrange Road)
Michaels (15102 S. LaGrange)
*Parents/guardians must park and accompany children to parade staging area. No drop offs allowed in Ravinia Woods Office Center or Orland Park Fire Protection District lots.

Event Parking (prior to 3:30 p.m.)**
Orland Park Township (14807 Ravinia Ave)
Village Hall (14700 S. Ravinia)
Civic Center (14750 S. Ravinia)
Recreation Admin Bldg (14600 S. Ravinia Ave)
Peoples Bank (14701 S. Ravinia Ave)
Duly Health Care (14741 S. Ravinia Ave)
**Please note: Vehicles parked in these lots will not be able to exit/depart until after the parade has concluded and streets re-opened

Additional Event Parking (after 3:30 p.m.)
Orland Park Bakery (14850 S. LaGrange Road)
Walgreens (14680 S. LaGrange Road; west lot)
Orland Park Library (14921 Ravinia Ave)
Pete’s Fresh Market (15080 S. LaGrange Road)
Michaels (15102 S. LaGrange, Road)

View the event parking map here.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

The annual tree lighting is scheduled just east of Village Hall starting at the conclusion of the parade. The Carl Sandburg HS Chamber Singers will lead us in carols before Mayor Pekau and our community countdown to the official lighting.

Inside the Civic Center, activities include holiday games and crafts, pictures with Santa, DJ, great performances from our local dance and cheer troupes, coloring contest display, food and drinks are available including Belgian waffles, kettle corn, hot chocolate and more!

On the Village Lawn, we have a spectacular lighted decor display and adopted decorated trees on display through early January.

COLORING CONTEST

Share your artistic talents in our holiday coloring contest for children up to 10 years old. 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place prizes will be awarded. Download the coloring page, print it out, color it and drop it off at Village Hall, Sportsplex, Orland Park Health and Fitness or Franklin Loebe Center (FLC) by 12 p.m., Tuesday, November 26.

*Activities subject to change

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COMMUNITY TREE TRIM

Gather your family or group and celebrate the start of the holiday season at our 8th annual community tree trim. Scout troops, youth and church groups, athletic teams, and community members have adopted 20 trees to decorate in their own special way. The community trees will be part of the spectacular lawn decor at our Holiday Festival, Sunday, December 1 and will remain on display at the Village Center through January.

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ORLAND PARK LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALE

The Lions Club will be selling Christmas trees and wreaths daily, starting November 24 until the trees are sold out.

FRI, NOV 22:  10 a.m.–6 p.m.  |  MON–FRI:  4–7 p.m.  |  SAT:  9 a.m.–6 p.m.  |  SUN:  10 a.m.–4 p.m.

LOCATION: 14700 S. Ravinia (South of Village Hall)

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ADDITIONAL UPCOMING HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 

SANTA'S PIT STOP at Sportsplex

DAY/DATE: Saturday, December 7  |  TIME:  9 a.m.-12 p.m.

LOCATION: Sportsplex, 11351 W. 159th Street

Join us for this magical day when Santa makes his annual stop at the Sportsplex. No fee or pre-registration necessary.

CHILDREN'S NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION

DAY/DATE: Sunday, December 31  |  TIME:  10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Franklin Loebe Center Gym

Join us at our sixth annual Noon Year Celebration. Parents and children will enjoy a DJ, rdancing, themed activities and a light lunch.* No New Year's celebration would be complete without party favors and the BIG countdown! Purchase your tickets now and celebrate New Year's Eve family style. Please note: both children and adults must register.

*Activities subject to change.

PROGRAM#:  98116  |  AGE:  All |  FEE:  Resident $12 | Non-resident $17

Click here to register.