Schedule Of Events
2025 Schedule of Events
Don’t miss the magical parade featuring local organizations and festive floats, followed by a breathtaking fireworks display over Mineral Springs Park. Throughout the festival, enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities, and delicious seasonal treats that make every night special!
Tree Lighting Ceremony – November 25, 2025
Our first ever tree-lighting ceremony. Join us for a live event held at the Pekin Park Pavilion featuring an appearance by Santa. Doors open at 5:30pm. Tree lighting will occur at approximately 6:00pm with a free community holiday bingo event to follow.
Opening Ceremonies – November 30, 2025
UPDATE: Due to winter weather, we’ve cancelled the Candy Cane Hunt and the Parade for this year. However, starting at 3pm, Santa and friends will be at the Park Pavilion for kids of all ages, our live reindeer will be outside, our food trucks will be onsite, and we’ll have our fireworks show at 5:30pm.
| 3:00pm – 6:00pm | Park Pavilion | Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck, and Gramma Nana’s Kitchen will have refreshments for sale |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Park Pavilion | Live reindeer from Snowman’s Reindeer Farm in Canton, IL |
| 3:00pm – 6:00pm | Park Pavilion (inside) | Visit with Santa until 6pm |
| 5:15pm | Park Pavilion Porch | Christmas Carol Sing-a-long |
| 5:30pm | Park Lagoon | Annual Fireworks Show |