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Parade of Lights

December 08, 2019 - December 08, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location

Tinley Park Parade of Lights

177th Street

Tinley Park, IL

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Description

The Parade of Lights will march north down Oak Park Avenue from 177th Street to the Subway parking lot. The parade includes festive floats, vehicles, local businesses, community groups and school bands displaying the spirit of the season. A few very special guests from the North Pole will be making an appearance!

Event Cost: Free.

Event Times: 5 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.tinleypark.org/government/departments/marketing_department/special_events.php

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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