Typically, Light Up the Holidays Festival & Parade is the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year it is scheduled for Friday November 27, 2026.
The Light Up the Holidays Festival & Parade is scheduled from 12pm – 5:30pm.
All events and activities during the festival & parade are free.
Food is available at one of the many local restaurants located in the downtown area. You can view all downtown Joliet has to offer HERE.
No parking allowed in the staging areas, they will be closed off. There are no designated parking spots, it is first come, first served. Parking is free on Saturdays/weekends. Check our parking page for more info HERE.
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