TINLEY PARK, IL — The Village of Tinley Park's community tree lighting is set to get everyone in the spirit, officials have announced.
The Village will flip the switch Friday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at Harmony Square, 6700 North St., following a community holiday music singalong at 5:30 p.m.
The ice rink at Harmony Square is set to open the same evening, with festive music playing and local food and drink vendors on-site.
The tree lighting precedes the Village's Holiday Happenings festivities, including a Holiday Market set for Dec. 5–6 at Harmony Square. The market—set for noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 6—features a heated tent with vendors offering unique handmade crafts and creations. Food will be offered by local vendors, with live music by local groups and entertainers. Holiday crafts available for children, in addition to stations for writing letters to soldiers and decorating cookies.
A Parade Of Lights will roll along Oak Park Avenue on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 175th Street to the Subway parking lot.
The parade includes festive floats, vehicles, local businesses, community groups and school bands displaying the spirit of the season.
More on the Village's Special Events website.
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