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Holiday Events in Illinois

No matter the season, there is always a reason to celebrate in Illinois. From the Fourth of July fireworks, to Halloween festivities and even the enchanting tree lighting ceremonies which marks the start of the holiday season, enjoy the change in seasons and celebrate the Holidays in Illinois.

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Mar 9

Tinley Park Irish Parade

Tinley Park • Mar 9

Come out and enjoy the family-friendly Tinley Park Irish Parade along Oak Park Avenue in Downtown Tinley!

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Mar 15

2025 St. Charles St. Patricks Parade

Downtown St. Charles • Mar 15 • 2:00pm

The St. Patrick’s Parade, hosted annually in Downtown St. Charles, has become a family tradition.

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Mar 15

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Springfield

Downtown Springfield • Mar 15 • 12:00pm

Springfield goes green for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Hundreds of entries and millions of smiles will fill the streets of historic downtown.

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Jul 4

Galena Independence Day Celebration

Green Street Plaza • Jul 4 • 2:00pm

Celebrate America's birthday in style in Downtown Galena!

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Nov 28
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Nov 29

Holiday Shop Hop

Downtown Marion • Nov 28 - Nov 29 • 8:00am

Support small and win big! Join us on November 28th-29th – Black Friday through Small Business Saturday in Downtown Marion, IL

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Nov 30
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Dec 31

Very Merry Marion

Downtown Marion Illinois • Nov 30 - Dec 31 • 5:30pm

Kick off the holiday season with this fun holiday festival in downtown Marion, Illinois! With lots of activities for the whole family, this is one you…

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Dec 6

Galena Holidaze Festival

Green Street Plaza • Dec 6 • 11:00am

The Galena Holidaze Festival is bringing the magic of Christmastime to Galena, Illinois.

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Dec 6

Holiday Fire in the Sky

Galena River Levee • Dec 6 • 6:30pm

Spectacular fireworks display to kick off the holiday season!

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Dec 13

Night of the Luminaria and Living Windows

Main Street, Galena • Dec 13 • 4:00pm

Don't miss one of the most beautiful and romantic nights of the year when Galena presents their living windows and luminary.

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Dec 20

Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll

Galena's Main Street • Dec 20 • 12:00pm

Galena is hosting Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll 2025!

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