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Public Menorah Lighting featuring the Great Gelt Drop

December 24, 2019 - December 24, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Site of Civic Pride at Krier Plaza

Oakton Street and Niles Center Road

Skokie, IL

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Description

Celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, in downtown Skokie with a Community Menorah Lighting and the Great Gelt Drop. Chocolate will be dropping from the sky, for a magical twist on a traditional favorite. Collect as much gelt as you can and enjoy a festive menorah lighting ceremony, delicious doughnuts, hot chocolate and latkes for all.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Times: 6-7 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.skokiechabad.org/4571106

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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