Orland Park|Local Event
Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival
Kick off the holiday season right here in Orland Park with our annual holiday parade, tree lighting and festival!
Christmas Parade
Over 50 parade participants, including community groups (Scouts, church, youth, non-profit, etc.) dance groups, bands, performance groups, businesses and more will be in attendance. The parade begins at 4 p.m. on Ravinia and travels north from 151st to 147th Street.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
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 Dodge and our community countdown to the official lighting at approximately 5 p.m.
Winter WondORLAND
The Winter WondORLAND festival features spectacular lighted decor displays on the village lawn and many holiday-themed areas with free activities from 4-7 p.m., including:
Reindeer & Refreshments
Get a rare and close-up view to some of North Pole’s majestic reindeer. Bring your camera for your great photo opportunity and a chance to learn about them. Food trucks and vendors will be selling coffee, hot chocolate, tacos, Belgian waffles, kettle corn and more nearby. Please, no feeding the reindeer!
Princess Palace
Meet and greet with Anna and Elsa, take your photos by the illuminated lotuses and princess display, bounce in the Arendelle castle and/or receive a free glow bracelet to keep your holidays merry & bright!
Enchanted Village Green
Stroll through the twenty Community Trees decorated by our local organizations and businesses and enjoy the whimsical origami tree, double cone and other twinkling lighted trees in this enchanting area. Receive a free green apple tootsie roll before you travel through this magical illuminated area.
Santa's Sleigh & Snowglobe
Step aboard Santa's sleigh or inside Santa's Snowglobe for dazzling photo opportunities to cherish and create memorable images to last a lifetime!
Frozen & Fire
Brrr…the polar bear, penguin and snowman light displays are great photo displays and receive a free freeze pop! If you get too cold, then head over to one of the firepits to warm up.
Candy Cane Way
The Candyland Bounce House and slide will keep your children entertained, along with free candy canes, while enjoying the sparkle of lit candy canes along the path.
Presents & Play
Luminous lights upon gift boxes with bows, teddy bears and free toys to provide more play and fun for all to enjoy!
Blitzen’s Beverages
Warm up with some hot chocolate, two stations will be available near the grand hallway and south hallway inside the Civic Center as well as at The Creamery outside truck.
Santa’s Station
All aboard...head inside the Village Hall to take your photo with Santa himself surrounded by the enormous 20ft tree and train set. All children will also receive a free plush giveaway.
Head inside the Civic Center to enjoy more Winter WondORLAND free activities, including performances by local dance groups and free sponsor giveaways in the Annex Room:
- 4-7 p.m.: DJ
- 5:10 - 5:25 p.m.: American Dance Center
- 5:35 - 5:50 p.m.: Ballet 5:8
- 6 - 6:15 p.m.: Elevate Dance Company
- 6:25 - 6:40 p.m.: Konquer Dance Company
- 6:50 - 7 p.m.: Orland Park Youth Singers/Carolers
Visit our on-site sponsor booths: Universal Windows Direct, Dave & Busters, Astound, Renewal By Anderson, Park Smiles Dental, Sun Run, Orland Park Orthodontics and Howard Intervention Center: An ABA Therapy and Developmental Center for Autism for free goodies!
In the Exhibition Room, make some winter-themed crafts or play a snowball fight game with Olaf. Our Coloring Contest entries and winners will be posted in the Grand Hallway along with our holiday and child-friendly vendors, so head over to see what goodies and treats are available for purchase! Inside restrooms are also available.
Open to All Ages!