Orland Park Lights Up The Holidays With Tree Lighting

ORLAND PARK, IL -- The Village of Orland Park's annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday festival have been expanded for 2017. The Yuletide frolic kicks off Sunday, Nov. 26 at the Orland Park Village Center, 14700 South Ravinia Avenue. New this year are lighted sculptures throughout the grounds to celebrate the start of the holiday season. It will be just like a Hallmark Christmas movie.

"We have gathered as a community to light the village's tree for years and this year the recreation department is expanding the festival moving portions of it outside to enhance the winter wonderland at the village center," said Trustee Pat Gira, chair of the village's recreation and parks committee.

Orland Park's Holiday Festival will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30p.m. beginning with the lighting of the village's community tree and holiday displays. Area grade and high school musical groups will perform from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with the Carl Sandburg High School Chamber Choir strolling the grounds caroling in holiday costumes. New features include live reindeer, kiddie train rides for $1, food, beverage and holiday vendors along with free sleigh rides.

"Everyone is invited to welcome the holiday season to Orland Park," Gira said. "This is always a festive event and we're excited to expand it with the many outdoor activities. It is a great opportunity for families to walk through and experience the spectacular holiday displays."

Visits with Santa will be available inside the adjacent Orland Park Civic Center along with make and take crafts, face painting and other entertainment. Scout troops, churches, athletic organizations, youth groups and local clubs are invited to adopt community trees to decorate on the village green. A limited number of trees are available and there is no cost to participate.

Trees will be assigned on a first come, first served basis and are approximately five feet tall and will include lights and a sign with the organization's name. Participating groups must provide the decorations, handmade or store bought. Organizations are asked to have their trees decorated by November 25 in time for the holiday festival.
For more information about Orland Park's holiday festival call the village's Recreation Department at 7080403-7275

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