City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Blue Island’s Christmas in Blue Island event is on Saturday December 7th
Plans are underway for a fun-filled, family friendly day to start the Holiday Season.
The Blue Island Public Library will be having their Light Parade Party and Crafts from 1pm to 4pm. Pictures with Santa will be available from 1:30pm to 3pm. There will also be a Kringle Mart under the tents in the parking lot located at High and Western from 2 pm to 9 pm. Free Pony, Train, Ferris Wheel and Tubs of Fun rides as well as a petting zoo will also be available for the kids from 1 pm to 5 pm while you shop!
At 4:30pm at the park at York and Western, Mayor Fred Bilotto will preside over a ceremonial tree lighting with help from the Eisenhower High School Choir. The highlight of the day will be the Blue Island Light Parade that will step off at 5:30 pm. It will begin at Western Ave. and Prairie, and go south to Grove Street.
After the parade, bring the kids over to the Santa House at High and Western to take their picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, bring your phone or camera (from 6:30 pm until 9 pm). Thank you to Blue Island Park District and State Rep. Bob Rita for making this memorable opportunity possible! There will also be free carriage rides and hay rides (courtesy of the Blue Island Park District) after the parade.
You can do a little Christmas shopping or get something to eat at the annual Business Open Houses up and down Western Ave and Olde Western Ave. The Blue Island Public Library will have their annual Open House, lighting their tree and serving refreshments following the parade as well.
It’s not too late to have an entry in the parade! Visit download the entry form below. You may also download the application to sell at the Kringle Mart there as well.
Thank you to this year’s generous supporters:
The Lyric Theater, Beggars Pizza, lversen’s Bakery, Be. The Cannabis Store, Canadian National Railroad, Moraine Valley College, Montana & Welch, McDermott Properties, Tri-State Disposal, Kasperek & Co. Accountants, Pollo Locuas, Kathy’s Corner, State Rep. Bob Rita, Double Play, GIA Publications Inc., H&M Properties, Bob’s Auto, Bow Wow Pet Laundry, Colvin Printing, DeMars Restaurant, Harry’s Long Bar, Meyer Eye Care, Three Sisters Antique Mall, Cal City Plumbing, Guildhaus, la Azteca Paleteria, Renato Delgadillo State Farm, Sawing and Shearing, Smith Mobile Homes and generous donations from the citizens of Blue Island! Thanks also to: Mayor Fred Bilotto, City of Blue Island, and the Blue Island Park District, City of Blue Island for all of their help and for making this event possible!
Kick off the holiday season with Christmas in Blue Island! May it be bright!
Contact: Tom Hawley
Phone: 708.612.5463
believeinblueisland@gmail.com
