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🎄✨ LET'S LIGHT UP OTTAWA! ✨🎄2026 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE
There's something magical about Christmas in Ottawa, and it all begins when our downtown streets come alive with thousands of twinkling lights, festive floats, holiday music, and the excitement of the season! ❤️🎅
Join us for one of Ottawa's most beloved holiday traditions, the Festival of Lights Parade, as we officially kick off the Christmas season in the Middle of Everywhere!
📅 Friday, November 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Downtown Ottawa, Illinois
From the wonder in a child's eyes to the memories shared by families year after year, the Festival of Lights Parade is more than just a parade. It's a celebration of community, tradition, and the holiday spirit that makes Ottawa such a special place to call home.
✨ WANT TO BE PART OF THE MAGIC? ✨
We invite local businesses, organizations, schools, families, and community groups to join the fun and help us light up the night! Whether you're decorating a float, bringing a festive vehicle, or gathering a group to spread some holiday cheer, we'd love to have you in the parade!
🎄 Parade Participant Registration:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wzwFBmEeGG?origin=lprLink
⏳ Registration Deadline: November 7, 2026
And for everyone coming to watch, bundle up, grab your hot cocoa, bring your family and friends, and find your favorite spot along the parade route!
❤️ Because in Ottawa, Christmas isn't just something we celebrate. It's something we share.
✨ We can't wait to light up the night with you!
🌟 Ottawa, Illinois — The Middle of Everywhere
🌐 VisitOttawaIL.com
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