Holidays In The Heights Continues With Kris Kringle Mart, Santa Parade

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at Holiday in the Heights, this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. The holiday festivities will be held inside a lighted and heated tent in the Palos Heights municipal parking lot, 12217 S. Harlem Ave.

Over 70 vendors have confirmed their attendance at the greatly-expanded Kris Kringle Market, selling a wide array of Christmas decor and handmade items for your holiday gift giving.

Hours for the two-day winter frolic are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, starting with a tree lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. The Kris Kringle Market continues from 5 to 9 p.m., with an appearance by the Big Man from the North Pole, Santa.

Gather curbside for the Santa Parade, which steps off promptly at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, from 126th Street and Harlem Avenue. The parade proceeds northbound on Harlem to College Drive.

Kris Kringle Mart continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy live holiday music, crafts, food, festive lights and more. The fest also features a food and beverage tent, offering beer and wine. Kids can visit Santa and work on crafts and other fun activities.

Stroll Olde Palos Shopping Centre where unique shops and restaurants also await.