# Lake Villa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
- Where: Downtown Lake Villa / Lehmann Park, 65 Cedar Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Village of Lake Villa
- Official page: https://www.villageoflakevilla.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=444
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Downtown Lake Villa's holiday parade on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, followed by the tree lighting in Lehmann Park.

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