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Light Up the Park Tree Lighting

November 29, 2019 - November 29, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Photo credit: Village of Rosemont

Location

Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District

5501 Park Place

Rosemont, IL 60018

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Description

Parkway Bank Park will kick off its winter programming with the opening of the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink at Parkway Bank Park and “Light Up The Park” tree lighting event, featuring a spectacular display of more than 80,000 lights in the park. Enjoy ice skating, strolling carolers, sleigh rides, and Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Event Cost: Free.

Event times: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.rosemont.com/thepark/entertainment/light-up-the-park-2019/

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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