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SUMMARY:Wheaton Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025
DESCRIPTION:Night of Lights in Adams Park | 5:00 PM\nNights of Lights returns to Adams Park for its sixth year! Join us for the park lighting on November 28 at 5 p.m. and enjoy this display through the holiday season. Featuring over 55\,000 bulbs lighting the trees and an animated light display at the fountain\, a walk through Adams Park will “wow” the whole family. This event is free and open to the public. \nThank you to the City of Wheaton for providing this wonderful display throughout the holiday season. \nMore Details >\nChristmas Parade | 6:00 PM\nThe tradition continues; join us for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade for a magical evening of lights\, music\, and community Downtown Wheaton. The parade will travel from Wheaton Avenue at Wesley Street south to Front Street\, turning east (left) on Front Street\, and finishing at Cross Street. \nMore Details >\nImmediately following the parade\, head over to the new south pavilion for the Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting! \nTree Lighting Ceremony | 7:00 PM\nJoin the Downtown Wheaton Association for the third annual Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony\, immediately following the Wheaton Christmas Parade. Then\, enjoy the tree daily 4:00–10:00 PM through January 4\, 2026. \nMore Details >
URL:https://wheatonmayorphilsuess.com/event/wheaton-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting-ceremony-2025/
CATEGORIES:Active & Outdoors,Christmas - Holiday,Parades
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SUMMARY:Wheaton Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:​\nChristmas Parade\nThe tradition continues; join us for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade for a magical evening of lights\, music\, and community Downtown Wheaton. The parade will travel from Wheaton Avenue at Wesley Street south to Front Street\, turning east (left) on Front Street\, and finishing at Cross Street. \nGroups looking to march in the parade should reach out to Hello@DowntownWheaton.com for information. \nTree Lighting Ceremony\nJoin us for the second annual Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony\, immediately following the Wheaton Christmas Parade. Then\, enjoy the tree daily 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. through January 5. \nBrowse More >
URL:https://wheatonmayorphilsuess.com/event/wheaton-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting-ceremony/
LOCATION:Downtown Wheaton\, 100 N. Main St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active & Outdoors,Christmas - Holiday,Outdoor Fests,Parades
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SUMMARY:Independence Day Festivities: 4th of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:July 4 | 10:00 AM | Downtown Wheaton\nParade steps off at 10:00 AM. Join Wheaton’s 2024 Independence Day Parade and honor our country’s independence! The 4th of July is a day to remember the aspirations our past leaders set for themselves and for future generations. This year’s theme\, “Reach for the Stars\,” demonstrates the strong values\, passion\, ambitions\, and hard work that go into supporting our great nation. \nParade happens rain or shine. \nView Parade Route > \nRead All the Details >\n2024 Float Awards: \nMost Patriotic | Symbolizes America and the Fourth of July\nBest Youth Group | Best entry from participants under 16 yrs. old\nBest Nonprofit (includes churches) | Best entry from a nonprofit organization\nBest Neighborhood | Best entry by a Wheaton neighborhood\nCarlsons’ Best of Show | Overall best entry/ float\nMayor’s Spirit | Best representation of Wheaton\nBest Musical | Best entry performing music\nBart Loiacono Most Creative | A creative idea brought to fruition\nBest Use of Theme | Demonstrates best use of current parade theme\nGo Green | Best use of recycled or repurposed materials\nBest Political | A political entry that entertains or is patriotic \nHonorariums are not eligible for awards.
URL:https://wheatonmayorphilsuess.com/event/independence-day-festivities-4th-of-july-parade-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Wheaton\, 100 N. Main St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active & Outdoors,Dedications & Honors,Live Music,Outdoor Fests,Parades
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SUMMARY:Independence Day Festivities: 4th of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:A Star Spangled Summer—Honoring Independence Day 2023\nParade steps off at 10:00 am \nView the Parade Route\n2023 Float Awards: \n\nMost Patriotic | Symbolizes America and the Fourth of July\nBest Youth Group | Best entry from participants under 16 yrs. old\nBest Nonprofit (includes churches) | Best entry from a nonprofit organization\nBest Neighborhood | Best entry by a Wheaton neighborhood\nCarlsons’ Best of Show | Overall best entry/ float\nMayor’s Spirit | Best representation of Wheaton\nBest Musical  | Best entry performing music\nBart Loiacono Most Creative | A creative idea brought to fruition\nBest Use of Theme: Star Spangled Summer | Demonstrates best use of current parade theme\nGo Green | Best use of recycled or repurposed materials\nBest Political | A political entry that entertains or is patriotic\n\nMore Information
URL:https://wheatonmayorphilsuess.com/event/independence-day-festivities-4th-of-july-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Wheaton\, 100 N. Main St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Outdoor Fests,Parades
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SUMMARY:Wheaton Christmas Parade & Lighting Ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:The tradition continues; join us for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade for a magical evening of lights\, music\, and community Downtown Wheaton. \nImmediately following the parade\, head over to the new south pavilion for the first-ever Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting! The new\, 22-foot-tall Christmas Tree will be spectacular! Read all about it here. \n Stop out at Adams Park before the parade for the park lighting ceremony and animated feature by the fountain. \nMore Parade Information
URL:https://wheatonmayorphilsuess.com/event/wheaton-christmas-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Wheaton\, 100 N. Main St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas - Holiday,Outdoor Fests,Parades
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SUMMARY:4th of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:July 4th commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4\, 1776. Every year\, Americans celebrate the 4th of July as the birthday of the United States with everything from family gatherings and festive parades to spectacular fireworks and heartfelt honors for those who serve or have served in our military. Come out and join fellow Wheaton residents\, visitors\, and family at this annual parade honoring our nation’s birth.
URL:https://wheatonmayorphilsuess.com/event/4th-of-july-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Wheaton\, 100 N. Main St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wheaton Memorial Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:American Legion Post 76 will host the 2022 Wheaton Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at Memorial Park\, at the intersection of West Union Ave. and North Hale St. in Downtown Wheaton. \n2022 Memorial Day Parade Route: \n\nStarting from Memorial Park\nTraveling west on Union\nSouth on West Street to Warrenville Road\nEnding at Wheaton Cemetery\n\nMemorial Day is an American holiday\, observed on the last Monday of May. It honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. When this day was first created\, in the years following the Civil War\, it was called Decoration Day. In 1971\, it became an official federal holiday in America. People often observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials\, holding family gatherings and attending—or participating in—parades. It also unofficially marks the beginning of summer.
URL:https://wheatonmayorphilsuess.com/event/wheaton-memorial-day-parade/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 225 Karlskoga Avenue\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
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