Friday, November 23, 2018 at 7PM*

2018 Theme: “Let it Snow!”

The Festival of Lights Parade is the traditional start to the season when Santa Claus comes to town!

The evening is filled with lights, music, pageantry, and a little magic!

The parade ends at the corner of Williams & Crystal Lake Avenue, when Santa throws his magic dust to light the 40-foot Community Christmas Tree!

*The 2018 parade has reached its maximum number of participants.

Spectators

Spectators must be up on the curbs — plan your viewing options accordingly.

Please note: In order to create a wider and safer passage for the parade vehicles, there will be NO parking for the entire parade route, including: Caroline Street, Crystal Lake Avenue, Grant Street, Woodstock Street and Williams Street. Vehicles should be off these streets after 5PM, and can be parked in public/commuter parking lots.

Click here for a map of the parade route: Parade Map-2

And the 2017 Parade winners were….

Best Use of Lights – District 47 & 155 School Bus Drivers
Best Use of Music – Crystal Lake Strikers
Most Creative – Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
Most Enthusiastic – Sage YMCA Piranhas Swim Team
Judge’s Choice – 501st Legion – Midwest Garrison
Best of 2017 Theme – A Candy Cane Christmas – City of Crystal Lake Public Works