Festivals | The Scene

Area residents, businesses or organizations are invited to participate in a lighted Snowman Parade at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, as part of “There’s Snow Place Like Ladd” 2024 Ladd Christmas Walk.

The magic of the season begins with three days of festivities from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.

A Christmas parade, Chris Kringle market and fireworks show are set to stir the spirit of the holidays in Ottawa.

Streator is set to host a holiday celebration on Saturday, with a full day of events including small business shopping, holiday markets, ice sculpting, and the annual Light Up Streator celebration at City Park.

Here is a roundup of Christmas activities across La Salle and Bureau counties and some surrounding communities.

Stephen Tobolowsky, who played "Ned Ryerson" in "Groundhog Days" will appear at Woodstock Groundhog Days festivities next year.

Plano's Rockin' Christmas activities on Friday, Dec. 6, include live music, a parade, refreshments, window decorating and more.

The city of McHenry kicked off its holiday season this weekend with horse-drawn sleigh and trolley rides, visits with Santa, twinkling lights and its annual Toys for Tots Parade.

GLOW Holiday Festival coming to Joliet Slammers stadium starting Nov. 27. The light show combined with holiday activities will continue on selected evenings through Jan. 5.