East Peoria Festival of Lights 2024-2025 a Midwest

Il East Peoria Festival of Lights è un fantastico drive-thru, caratterizzato da galleggianti interamente sagomati dalle luci. I visitatori vedranno Rudolph la renna rossa, un elicottero galleggiante, un cavallo Clydesdale lungo 70 piedi tirando un vagone di consegna, Frosty il Snowman, un drago cinese lungo 95 piedi, e altro ancora. I display illuminati del paese delle meraviglie invernali includono anche Candy Cane Factory, Arche illuminate e Circus Animals, display ski jumper, Preistoric Land, Space Land, Western Town, e altri.

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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.

Il Festival ha una mascotte, un soldato di legno di nome Folepi, il cui nome significa Festival of Lights. Eventi speciali includono Festival of Lights Queen Concorso e Colazione e Foto con Babbo Natale quando i bambini possono unirsi al Big Man per un workshop di pasto e artigianato all'EastSide Centre. I piloti e i passeggiatori possono godere del display durante il FOLEPI River Trail Classic che comprende una gara competitiva di 6,4 km e una passeggiata non competitiva di 3,2 km. Questo evento annuale Illinois Valley Striders-sanzionato grand-prix attira corridori da tutto il 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.