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.
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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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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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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Galena Independence Day Celebration
Green Street Plaza • Jul 4 • 2:00pm
Celebrate America's birthday in style in Downtown Galena!
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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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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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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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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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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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Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll
Galena's Main Street • Dec 20 • 12:00pm
Galena is hosting Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll 2025!
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