Will County News

The Holiday Season will kick off in Downtown Joliet on Friday, November 26, 2021. The Christmas Tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. in Van Buren Plaza will be followed by the Holiday Parade at 5:30 p.m.. The festivities are organized by the Joliet City Center Partnership.  For more details, go here .

The Village of New Lenox will honor Military Service Members, First Responders and Essential Business Personnel with a parade on July 4, 2020. This parade to honor essential workers will start at 11 a.m., beginning at the Lions Den on Cedar Road and ending at the Village Commons.   To participate in the parade, fill out this form on the Village of New Lenox website. 

Wilmington's downtown merchants' windows are filled with holiday scenes, creating a festive backdrop for Wilmington's annual lighted Holiday parade.  This year's parade is Saturday, November 29th, 2014 at 5:00 p.m..  The tree lighting ceremony is at 6:15 p.m.. Antique store window in downtown Wilmington, Illinois  Antique store window in downtown Wilmington, Illinois  Antique store window in downtown Wilmington, Illinois Christmas decorations on display at The Flower Loft in downtown Wilmington