Homewood's Holiday Lights Celebration Quickly Approaching

HOMEWOOD, IL — As the holiday season quickly approaches after local residents turned their calendars ahead to November this week, the Village of Homewood is again deep in planning for its annual Holiday Lights event.

The family-friendly event will be held this year from 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 1 and will be held in downtown Homewood, officials said this week. The evening will include a tree-lighting ceremony, appearances by Elsa, Anna, and an Elf, free s’mores (while supplies last), holiday mugs with mulled wine, an outdoor marketplace, ice sculpture carvings, an antique car parade, the arrival of Santa on a Homewood fire truck and more.

Holiday Lights in Homewood is free and open to the public. Visitors are reminded that Homewood is steps from the Metra Electric line and there is free and ample parking.

The evening’s schedule is as follows:

5 p.m. - 9 p.m. – Dance and sing with Elsa, Anna, and a holiday Elf

5 p.m. - 9 p.m. – Ride the holiday carousel and trackless train

5 p.m. - Mulled Wine and Holiday Mugs sales begin (while supplies last - 600 available - $10 mug with wine, $5 mug only)

5 p.m. - Free, toasted S'MORES (while supplies last)

5 p.m. - Cookie decorating ($3.00 suggested donation, while supplies last)

5 p.m. - Live ice sculpture carving (Martin Ave, just south of Ridge Road)

7 p.m. - Parade with Santa steps off at Homewood Fire Department (Parade route south on Dixie Highway and east on Ridge Road ending at Irwin Center)

7:10 p.m. - Tree lighting at Irwin Park

In addition to the various activities, the Cancer Support Center, a Homewood non-profit, will pre-sell holiday wreaths, garlands, and decorative trees with easy pick-up and loading assistance, officials said, For an additional $10, Homewood-Flossmoor residents living within delivery radius, can opt for home delivery.

GoodSpeed Cycles in Homewood has decided to donate its services and deliver the orders from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, December 1. The deadline for ordering is November 14. More information on the holiday decorations initiative can be found by clicking here.