EORIA (25News Now) - This year, East Peoria celebrated 40 years of lighting up the city to start the Christmas season. To do so, the beloved Festival of Lights has had to change with the times to ...

The 40th annual East Peoria Festival of Lights is happening Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. The Festival’s mascot is the wooden soldier Folepi, whose name serves as an acronym for "Festival of Lights ...

The City of East Peoria also provided 3,000 light-up foam sticks to attendees. Jill Peterson with the city of East Peoria said the Festival of Lights is always the perfect way to kick off the ...

New this year were two floats suggested by the public: the Grinch and a replica of the festival-lighted wreath. The City of East Peoria also provided 3,000 light-up foam sticks to attendees.

The East Peoria Festival of Lights is a cherished local tradition that begins with the Parade of Lights in mid-November. This spectacular event features a fantastic drive-thru experience with floats ...

Everything to know about attending or watching the 2024 East Peoria Parade of Lights.

PEORIA, Ill. (WICS) — The 40th Annual East Peoria Festival of Lights returns on Saturday, Nov 23. Spectators can spread out along the approximately two-mile route which is mostly along East Washington ...

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — East Peoria is marking 40 years of history, lighting the way for East Peoria’s Festival of Lights. Starting back in 1984, the festival has been a staple in the city since, ...

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — East Peoria is marking 40 years of history, lighting the way for East Peoria’s Festival of Lights. Starting back in 1984, the festival has been a staple in the city ...

The Christmas lights in East Peoria, Illinois are in a league of their own. Folepi's Winter Wonderland, put on by the East Peoria Festival of Lights, is a must-see annual tradition that weaves ...

Guests at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights as they pose in front of it on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun ...

Is looking at Christmas lights part of your holiday tradition? Here's a short list of Christmas light displays around the Peoria area.