Seasonal & Holidays

Lighting Of The Green: Tree Lighting, Visits With Santa

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Breidert Green.

FRANKFORT, IL — The Lighting of the Green on Dec. 1 will kick off the holiday season in Frankfort. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Breidert Green, 7 Kansas St.

Those who attend the event can enjoy live music performances by The Black Willow Brass Quintet and the Hickory Creek Middle School Choir.

There will also be a countdown to the tree lighting, and visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus and The Grinch, according to the Village. Decorated police, fire and public works vehicles will also be on display.

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Complimentary hot cocoa and cookies will be served by the Lincoln-Way East Interact Club, according to the Village.

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