East Peoria Festival of Lights 2024-2025 à Midwest

Le East Peoria Festival of Lights est un drive-thru fantastique, avec des flotteurs entièrement façonnés à partir de lumières. Les visiteurs verront Rudolph le renne rouge, un flotteur d'hélicoptères, un cheval Clydesdale de 70 pieds de long tirant un wagon de livraison, Frosty le bonhomme de neige, un dragon chinois de 95 pieds de long, et plus. Les expositions éclairées du pays des merveilles d'hiver comprennent également Candy Cane Factory, Arches éclairées et animaux de cirque, exposition de ski jumper, Préhistorique, Space Land, Western Town, et d'autres.

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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.

Le Festival a une mascotte, un soldat en bois nommé Folepi, dont le nom signifie Festival des Lumières. Les événements spéciaux comprennent Festival of Lights Queen Concours et Petit déjeuner et photos avec le Père Noël quand les enfants peuvent rejoindre le Big Man pour un atelier de repas et d'artisanat à EastSide Centre. Les coureurs et les marcheurs peuvent profiter de l'affichage pendant FOLEPI River Trail Classic qui comprend une course de 6,4 km (4 mi) et une marche non compétitive de 3,2 km (2 mi). Cet événement annuel de grand-prix sanctionné par les Striders de la vallée de l'Illinois attire des coureurs de tout le 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.