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Kick off the holiday season right here in Orland Park with our annual holiday parade, tree lighting and festival!Interested in joining our parade? We are seeking community groups (Scouts, church, youth, non-profit, etc.) dance groups, bands, performance groups, businesses, etc. Sign up at orlandpark.org/ParadeApp. The parade begins at 4 p.m. on Ravinia and travels north from 151st to 147th Street. Parade participation is FREE!
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.
The Winter WondORLAND festival features spectacular lighted decor displays on the village lawn and many holiday themed areas with free activities from 4-7pm 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 hot chocolate, hotdogs, etc. 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 abord 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 bear and free toy to provide more play and fun for all to enjoy!
Blitzen’s Beverages
Warm up with some hot chocolate, beer or seltzers. Two stations will be available near the grand hallway and south hallway inside the Civic Center.
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. In the Exhibition Room, make some winter themed crafts or play snowball fight game with Olaf. Our Coloring Contest entries and winners will be posted in the Grand Hallway along with our holiday and children-friendly vendors so head over to see what goodies and treats are available for purchase! Inside restrooms are also available.
Open to All Ages!
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14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462-3134, United States
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