Flossmoor's Winterfest 2017 Puts New Twists On Old Tradition

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Winterfest returns to Flossmoor this year with a few new twists for residents. The celebration runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at different locations throughout the village's downtown.

Although festivities start in the afternoon, the big event begins with the lighting of the village's menorah and Christmas tree at 5:15 p.m. at Flossmorr Park, a change from past years when the ceremony was done in front of the Flossmoor Public Library.

The library, however, will host Santa Claus starting at 2 p.m. And at 4:30 p.m., Santa will lead children in a parade through the village's downtown, ending the procession at Flossmoor Park for the tree and menorah lighting.

Other activities include Janet Gustafson's home tour of gingerbread houses and downtown businesses will participate in the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District 's story trail, providing participants with a page of the tale.

Go to the Village of Flossmor's website for more information about the event.

Winterfest 2017

When: 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 9

Where: Downtown Flossmoor. The tree and menorah lighting will be at Flossmoor Park.

More Info: Go the the village's website.

Flossmoor's Winterfest (Photo via Patch archive)