Highwood 3rd Annual Holiday Lighting Features Sleigh Rides, Santa, S'mores and 12 Drinks of Christmas

HIGHWOOD, IL (NOVEMBER 26, 2016) – Celebrate the start of the holidays at Highwood’s 3rd annual “th from 2-7 p.m. at City Hall Park (17 Highwood Ave). Featuring two horse drawn carriage rides, pictures with Santa, s’more making, holiday music and performances, the 12 Drinks of Christmas and holiday windows contest, the seasonal event will have something for everyone.

City Hall Park will transform into celebration central when Santa arrives by fire truck at 2 p.m. Attendees are invited to take pictures with Santa, and the Highland Park Fire Department will offer children the opportunity to ‘touch the fire truck’. There will be two horse drawn carriages sponsored by

Revel in the magical lighting of Downtown Highwood at 6 p.m. at the Official Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony followed by a live holiday performance by TPS REMIXED, Highwood’s Performer’s School’s a cappella group.

Warm up to hot cider from the Highwood Chamber of Commerce, hot cocoa and cookies from Highwood Public Library, good old-fashioned popcorn ball treats from Highwood Historical Society elves, s’more making sponsored by the Bank of Highwood-Fort Sheridan, and roasted chestnuts sponsored by Aperion Care.

More than a dozen of Highwood’s favorite establishments were challenged to create a drinkable homage to the Twelve days of Christmas. Dubbed the “12 Drinks of Christmas,” creative holiday concoctions will be available to drink all in one place as the Highwood restaurants and bars set up shop in a Kringle market setting in front of City Hall.

Everyone is encouraged to give back this holiday season and help Highwood collect non-perishable food for “Everyone in the Highwood community and beyond, as well as the servicemen and women stationed in nearby Naval Station Great Lakes and Fort Sheridan Reserve, are invited to explore and support the local businesses of Highwood on this festive occasion,” says Julie Brugioni, president of the Highwood Chamber of Commerce.

Attendees can stroll the streets of town, to view the holiday windows and cast their vote for their favorite at The Chamber of Commerce booth.

For more information on all of Highwood’s festivals, please visit www.CelebrateHighwood.com, or call 847-432-6000. For updates on all Celebrate Highwood events, please visit the City of Highwood Facebook page, or follow Celebrate Highwood @CityofHighwood on Twitter.