Homer For The Holidays, Gnomer Glen Planned At Heritage Park

HOMER GLEN, IL — Come celebrate the holiday season with the Village's Homer for the Holidays and Gnomer Glen events.

The festive fun will kick off on Dec. 7, with the official lighting ceremony from 4 to 7 p.m., according to the Village. The kick-off will feature holiday music, hot cocoa, treats from food vendors, the Homer Express wagon ride, costumed characters and more.

As the sun sets, at 4:45 p.m., Santa will arrive on a fire truck, provided by the Homer Township Fire Protection District. Santa will help Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike light the park to officially mark the start of the season, the Village said.

The light display will be open nightly, until 11 p.m., through Jan. 3.

Also on display at Heritage Park for the holidays is "Gnomer Glen," a decorating contest featuring 3-foot and 5-foot snowmen created by Homer Glen residents and businesses.

Three prizes will be awarded for the contest: People’s Choice Award determined by an online vote, Mayor's Choice and one Homer Glen Junior Woman's Club Choice.

Winners will be contacted on Jan. 3 to receive their prize, the Village said.