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Illuminated Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 26, 2016 - November 27, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Description

This year's theme is "Christmas Around the World." The parade kicks off at the Grant Community High School parking lot and proceeds down Grand Avenue and Rollins Road, ending at Towne Center Plaza. Following the parade, warm up with hot chocolate and attend the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Millennium Park. Plus, bring a non-perishable or canned food item to support the Grant Township Food Pantry.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: 5-7:30 p.m. Nov. 26

Additional Information

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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