SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26

4 p.m. – Christmas Parade

4:30 p.m. – Holiday Festival opens

5 p.m. – Official Tree Lighting at Village Circle

LOCATION: Village Center–14700 South Ravinia Avenue

OPEN TO ALL AGES!

Kick off the holiday season right here in Orland Park with our annual holiday festival, tree lighting and parade. Festivities will include the spectacular lighted decor display on the village lawn, holiday market with crafts, holiday items and food available for purchase, live entertainment and much more. Santa will be joining us to complete the holiday fun. The parade begins at 4 p.m. immediately followed by the festival. Join us at 5 p.m. at the Village Hall Circle for the official lighting of the holiday tree. 

The parade will feature over forty local businesses and organizations with decorated floats, vehicles, music and hundreds of walkers including marching bands, dance companies, theater groups and the special arrival of Santa!

The parade route runs north on Ravinia between 151st to 147th Street starting at 4 p.m.

Parade Street Closures
Ravinia Ave. from 151st to 149th Street:  2 p.m. – Until parade conclusion
Ravinia Ave. from 147th to Civic Center Drive: 3:30 p.m. – Until parade conclusion

Event Parking (prior to 3:30 p.m./street closures)
Orland Park Library (14921 Ravinia Ave)
Orland Park Township (14807 Ravinia Ave)
Village Hall (14700 S. Ravinia)
Civic Center (14750 S. Ravinia)

**Please note: Vehicles parked in these lots will not be able to exit/depart until after the parade has concluded and streets re-opened at approx 5 p.m.

Additional Event Parking
Recreation Administration Bldg (14600 S. Ravinia)
Franklin Loebe Center (14650 S. Ravinia)
Michaels (15102 S. LaGrange)
Orland Park Bakery (14850 S. LaGrange)

Our holiday market will feature a variety of ready to eat foods, beverages and winter holiday themed products including handmade jewelry, nature themed décor, natural skincare products, Christmas ornaments and gnomes. Visit our onsite sponsor & vendor booths inside the Civic Center for free giveaways and fun activities.

Holiday food vendors include: Augie’s Kettle Corn (kettle corn), Bee Cool Products LLC (honey), Beggars Pizza (pizza), Bobalicious (boba tea), Daisy’s Treats (cake, taffy apples, dipped pretzels/cookies), Gigawatt Coffee Roasters (coffee), Orland Youth Cooking Committee, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee (donuts), Taqueria Mi Taquito (tacos, burritos), Village of Orland Park (hot chocolate), Village of Orland Park Beer and Wine (domestic & craft beer, red and white wine), and Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods (gourmet pickles)

Food trucks: Joey's Red Hots (hot dogs, Italian beef) Nicky V's (Italian beef, grilled chicken), Route 66 Mobile Diner LLC (chili, mac & cheese, donuts, hot cider), and Wally’s Waffles (Belgian waffles)

Market vendors/sponsors include: Captivate & Shine Treasures, Dave & Busters, Duluth Trading Company, Face Painting by Juliana, Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express, L’BRI, MJ Studios, Nisse Nook, NOI Baths, Orland Park Health & Fitness Center, Renewal By Andersen, and UChicago Medicine Orland Park

After the official tree lighting, we will have live entertainment outside Village Hall so we encourage you to come enjoy these magical performers:

5:10-5:20 p.m. – Orland Park Children's Theater
5:25- 5:35 p.m.  – Orland Park Library, Story Time
5:40-5:50 p.m. – Orland Park Dance Company
5:55-6:05 p.m. – American Dance Center RADIANCE Junior Performance Team
6:10-6:20 p.m. – Artfinix Studios
6:20- 6:30 p.m. – Ballet 5:8

*Times are approximate and subject to change

COLORING CONTEST

Share your artistic talents in our holiday coloring contest for children up to 10 years old. 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place prizes will be awarded. Download the coloring page, print it out, color it and drop it off at Village Hall, Sportsplex, Cultural Arts Center, Orland Park Health and Fitness or Franklin Loebe Center (FLC) by 12 p.m., Wednesday, November 22^nd.

*Activities subject to change

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COMMUNITY TREE TRIM

Gather your family or group and celebrate the start of the holiday season at our 8th annual community tree trim. Scout troops, youth and church groups, athletic teams, and community members have adopted 20 trees to decorate in their own special way. The community trees will be part of the spectacular lawn decor at our Holiday Festival, Sunday, November 26 and will remain on display at the Village Center through January. 

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ORLAND PARK LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALE

The Lions Club will be selling Christmas trees and wreaths daily, starting November 24 until the trees are sold out.

FRI, NOV 24:  10 a.m.–6 p.m.  |  MON–FRI:  4–7 p.m.  |  SAT:  9 a.m.–7 p.m.  |  SUN:  10 a.m.–4 p.m.

LOCATION: 14700 S. Ravinia (South of Village Hall)

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ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 

SANTA'S PIT STOP at Sportsplex

DAY/DATE: Saturday, December 9  |  TIME:  9 a.m.-12 p.m.

LOCATION: Sportsplex, 11351 W. 159th Street

Join us for this magical day when Santa makes his annual stop at the Sportsplex. No fee or pre-registration necessary.

CHILDREN'S NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION

DAY/DATE: Sunday, December 31  |  TIME:  11 a.m.-1 p.m.

LOCATION: Centennial Park Ice Rink

Join us at our fifth annual children's New Year's party and ice skating celebration. Skate your way into 2024 with a DJ, refreshments and fun.* No New Year's celebration would be complete without party favors and the BIG countdown! Be sure to bring your camera to capture the memories. Please note: both children and adults must register. Skates included with registration. No discount for providing your own skates. Registered participants will have exclusive use of the ice rink during official event hours of 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

*Activities subject to change.

PROGRAM#:  96231  |  AGE:  All |  FEE:  Resident $10 | Non-resident $15

Click here to register.