East Peoria Festival of Lights 2024-2025 en Medio Oeste (Midwest)

El East Peoria Festival of Lights es un fantástico drive-thru, con flotadores con forma entera de luces. Los visitantes verán a Rudolph el Reno Rojo-Nosed, un helicóptero flotante motocicleta, un caballo Clydesdale de 70 pies de largo tirando de un vagón de entrega, Frosty el Hombre de Nieve, un dragón chino de 95 pies de largo, y más. Las pantallas iluminadas de Winter Wonderland también incluyen Candy Cane Factory, Arcos iluminados y Circus Animals, exhibición de saltos de esquí, Tierra Prehistórica, Tierra Espacial, Ciudad Occidental, y otros.

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The parade begins at 6 pm at the intersection of East Washington Street and Dolans Lane, near Auto Zone, and travels approximately two miles, concluding at Taylor Street and Springfield Road, at the U.S. Post Office.

The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event, featuring the enchanting Folepi’s Winter Wonderland. This dazzling display showcases many of the Parade of Lights floats alongside a variety of other lighted attractions, including a Candy Cane Factory, lighted arches and circus animals, a ski jumper display, Prehistoric Land, Space Land, and a Western town, among others. The drive-through experience typically takes about 30 minutes, and the entrance to Winter Wonderland is located off Springfield Road on Par 3 Lane.

Visitors can also enjoy special event nights from Monday through Wednesday. On Chick-fil-A Monday, guests receive free breakfast and dessert coupons. Letters to Santa Tuesday allows children to drop off their letters to Santa himself. Elevate Trampoline Park Wednesdays offer coupons for trampoline jumping. For an added touch of magic, consider reserving a ride through Folepi's Winter Wonderland on the Folepi Express Horse-drawn Wagon.

El Festival tiene una mascota, un soldado de madera llamado Folepi, cuyo nombre significa Festival de Luces. Los eventos especiales incluyen Festival de Luzes Reina Concurso y Desayuno y Fotos con Santa cuando los niños pueden unirse al Gran Hombre para un taller de comida y artesanía en EastSide Centre. Los corredores y los caminantes pueden disfrutar de la exhibición durante FOLEPI River Trail Classic que incluye una carrera competitiva de 6,4 km y un paseo no competitivo de 3,2 km. Este evento anual aprobado por los Striders de Illinois Valley atrae corredores de todo el Midwest. -

For those who enjoy a bit of physical activity, the FOLEPI River Trail Classic offers a chance to experience the festival's displays while participating in a race. This event, scheduled for Saturday, includes a 4-mile (6.4-km) competitive race and a 2-mile (3.2-km) non-competitive walk. The annual race, sanctioned by the Illinois Valley Striders, is a grand prix event that attracts runners from across the Midwest.

Admission prices for the Festival of Lights are as follows: $10 for regular vehicles such as cars, trucks, and vans; $30 for small buses, including mini, party, shuttle, school buses, RVs, and limousines; and $150 for full-size charter motor coaches. The drive-through display operates from 5 to 9 pm Sunday through Thursday, offering shorter lines during these times. On Fridays and Saturdays, the hours are extended from 5 to 11 pm. Additionally, from December 24 through January 5, the display is open from 5 to 9 pm.