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November

Yule Like Peoriafri28nov3:00 pm6:00 pm

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Yule Like Peoria will take place from 3 – 6 pm in the Warehouse District in downtown Peoria.  Centered around a tree-lighting celebration, explore the district while enjoying various local

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Yule Like Peoria will take place from 3 – 6 pm in the Warehouse District in downtown Peoria.  Centered around a tree-lighting celebration, explore the district while enjoying various local entertainment hosted by some of your favorite downtown businesses.  There will be free Christmas prizes, refreshments, and activities.  For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com

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November 28, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

Downtown Peoria

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Peoria Area Community Events

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Santa Claus Paradefri28nov9:15 am

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The Annual Santa Claus Parade will take place in Downtown Peoria beginning at 9:15 am.  The longest continuous running holiday parade in the country features features costumed characters, novelty walking

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The Annual Santa Claus Parade will take place in Downtown Peoria beginning at 9:15 am.  The longest continuous running holiday parade in the country features features costumed characters, novelty walking units, decorated floats, marching bands, along with Santa Claus who appears at the end of the parade.  This year’s theme is “Decades of Holiday Celebrations”.  Admission is free.  For full details & a map of the parade route, visit https://www.peoriaevents.com

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November 28, 2025 9:15 am(GMT-06:00)

Location

Downtown Peoria

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Peoria Area Community Events

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Bloomington Bison vs. Iowa Heartlandersfri28nov7:00 pm

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The Bloomington Bison will take on the Iowa Heartlanders at the Bloomington Arena (located at 101 S Madison St. in Bloomington) beginning at 7 pm.  Tickets start at $27.85 and

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The Bloomington Bison will take on the Iowa Heartlanders at the Bloomington Arena (located at 101 S Madison St. in Bloomington) beginning at 7 pm.  Tickets start at $27.85 and are available at http://ticketmaster.com

Time

November 28, 2025 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

Bloomington Arena

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Bloomington Bison

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Peoria Heights Shopping DistrictProspect Road

Peoria Heights - Kris Kringle Marketfri28nov4:00 pm8:00 pm

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The Kris Kringle Market will take place at the Peoria Heights Tower Park from 4 – 8 pm on Friday and from 11 am – 3 pm on Saturday at

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The Kris Kringle Market will take place at the Peoria Heights Tower Park from 4 – 8 pm on Friday and from 11 am – 3 pm on Saturday at Tower Park.  Featuring a Winter Wonderland in the Park plus a local chorus group, hot chocolate, and local artisans and vendors.  Santa will make an appearance at the annual tree lighting at 6 pm on Friday.  Admission is free.  For more information, visit https://www.peoriaheightschamber.com

Time

November 28, 2025 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

Location

Peoria Heights Shopping District

Prospect Road

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Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce

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VFW Post 2078123 Par 3 Lane

FOLEPI's Winter Wonderlandfri28nov5:00 pm

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The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 28 through January 4 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East

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The Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland runs from November 28 through January 4 at the VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road (located at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria). The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays. Hours are 5 – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5 – 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5 – 9 on December 24 through January 4. Cost is $10 for cars, $30 small buses (party, shuttle, mini & school), and $150 for full size buses. For more information, visit www.folepi.org

Note: Wait times on Friday and Saturday nights are extremely long this year, at times over three hours. There will be up to 250 cars an hour through the display, and traffic comes in from four directions. If you visit on Friday and Saturday, expect that you will be in a very long line and plan accordingly. If at all possible, come to the display Sunday through Thursday night.

Time

November 28, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

Location

VFW Post 2078

123 Par 3 Lane

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Festival of Lights - City of East Peoria

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