Illinois hosts a series of exciting events during Christmas and the holiday season ushering in one of the most magical times of the year.
Chicago
Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon If you want to put a smile on the kids' faces, rent ice skates and cruise around Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon. The winding path next to Millennium Park offers the majestic skyline as a backdrop, and the rink is even open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Northern Illinois
Festival of Lights Parade at Downtown Crystal Lake In Crystal Lake, the holiday season truly begins with the Festival of Lights Parade. Crowds gather to watch as bright, cheerful floats and twinkling lights bring the streets to life, filling the town with joy and kicking off the season in the most magical way.
Western Illinois
Galena Cellars Nouveau Weekend&nbsp; Every year, Galena Cellars Vineyard celebrates its latest vintages with a party hosted at its flagship store in downtown Galena. The town gets into it, too, with a full parade down Galena's Historic Main Street.&nbsp;
Central Illinois
East Peoria&rsquo;s Festival of Lights Stay in your car for the drive-through light display in East Peoria&rsquo;s Festival of Lights through January 5, a 35-year tradition with giant animated displays, including a 160-foot-long steam engine train. If you are lucky, you might see Santa, who occasionally drops by.
Southern Illinois
Way of Lights Spirited and spectacular, the Way of Lights display, which spans over a mile in Belleville, offers a unique way to experience the Christmas story. Beyond the lights, you will find a variety of displays and activities, including choir performances, a Christmas tree, a Lego Block Display, camel rides, and a petting zoo through December 31.
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