Village of Orland Park: Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Festival

Kick off the holiday season right here at the annual Village of Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Festival presented by Mazda of Orland Park on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at the Village Green! 

We are seeking a variety of enthusiastic units to help ring in the season in a festive manner in our HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON RAVINIA parade! Parade participation is FREE; we only ask that your unit/entry displays holiday spirit with light elements! Participants can decorate a float, vehicle, participate as a walking, dancing, or performing unit with at least 50% light elements. Entries are due by November 2, 2026.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON RAVINIA PARADE: Parade Application Form Here!

Over 40 parade participants including community groups (Scouts, church, youth, non-profit, etc.) dance groups, bands, performance groups, businesses, and more will be in attendance. The Holiday Lights on Ravinia parade begins at 5 p.m. on Ravinia and travels north from 151st to 147th Street. 

Parade Street Closures

• Ravinia Ave. from 151st – 149th from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (or when police deem safe to reopen)
• Ravinia Ave. from 144th – 149th from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (or when police deem safe to reopen)

PLEASE NOTE: These closures/times are subject to change

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & FESTIVAL

The annual tree lighting is scheduled just east of Village Hall starting at the conclusion of the parade. The Carl Sandburg HS Chamber Singers will lead us in carols before Mayor Dodge and our community countdown to the official lighting at approximately 6 p.m. followed by holiday themed drone show projected over John Humphrey Complex!

All aboard...head inside the Village Hall to take your photo with Santa himself surrounded by the enormous 20ft tree and train set. All children will also receive a free plush giveaway starting at 6pm. Meet-and-greet and photo opportunities will also be available with other holiday characters including Clarice and Rudolph on the Village Green after the parade.

View the spectacular lighted decor displays on the village lawn and warm up by the fire pits or with some delicious refreshments from our outside food vendors. Hot chocolate will be available for purchase from The Creamery at two stations inside the Civic Center as well as at their outside food truck.

Head inside the Civic Center to enjoy more magical free activities including performances by local dance groups, holiday market vendors, and free sponsor giveaways in the Annex Room. In the Exhibition Room, make some winter themed crafts, take your photo inside the Snow Globe and bounce in the Gingerbread Toddler Playland. Our Holiday Coloring Contest entries and winners will be on display in the Grand Hallway along with our holiday and children-friendly vendors so head over to see what goodies and treats are available for purchase! Inside restrooms are also available.

Click the link for the Coloring Contest Picture: Holiday Coloring Contest

PARKING

PARADE DROP-OFF/PARADE PARKING (3:30-4:30PM)

• Parade units will exit the staging area between 149-151^st Streets in numerical order and head north on Ravinia Ave and continue to 14700 S. Ravinia Ave.
• Parents/guardians must park and accompany children to parade staging area at one of the options below:
  • Orland Park Police Department (15100 S Ravinia Ave)
  • Orland Park Library (14921 S Ravinia Ave)
  • Michaels (15102 S La Grange Rd)

 Parade/Event Parking PRIOR TO 4:30PM (Can enter on Ravinia before streets close BUT can NOT exit on Ravinia until after streets are reopened after parade/festival)

• Orland Park Township 14807 S Ravinia Ave
• Village Hall 14700 S Ravinia Ave
• Civic Center 14750 S Ravinia Ave
• Recreation Admin Bldg. 14600 S Ravinia Ave
• Franklin Loebe Ctr 14650 S Ravinia Ave

Alternate Parade/Event Parking (while space lasts)

• John Humphrey Complex 14825 West Ave 
• Orland Park Library 14921 S Ravinia Ave
• Orland Park Bakery 14850 Lagrange Rd
• Walgreens 14680 Lagrange Rd
• Police Department 15100 S Ravinia Ave
• Peoples Bank 14701 S Ravinia Ave
• Michaels 15102 S La Grange Rd

ADA PARKING

• ADA/Accessible parking is available in the Village Hall northeast lot to accommodate handicap parking. Enter from 147th Street at the roundabout/circle drive, travel west to lot access.
• Vehicles will need valid government–issued ADA placard or license plate to park in the designated ADA lot.
• Vehicles can enter the ADA lot before Ravinia closes at 147th Street before 4:45pm but can NOT exit until after streets are reopened after parade/deemed safe by EMA/Police.
• Alternate ADA parking spaces are available in the Peoples Bank parking lot (14701 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park)
• ADA parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free Event - Open to All Ages!