Events
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Festival of Lights Queen Pageant
The woman who will reign over the Festival of Lights will be crowned during the Festival of Lights Queen Pageant.
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Christmas Splendor Contest
Deck the porch, windows and roof for the Christmas Splendor Exterior Decorating Contest!
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Find Folepi Ornament Hunt
Area residents will have a chance to win a package of prizes donated by local businesses if they can Find Folepi.
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FOLEPI River Trail Classic
The River Trail Classic competitive run and non-competitive walk attracts participants from throughout the country. The event is open to men, women and children of all ages.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash Broadway musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a Festival of Lights tradition, presented annually by Eastlight Theatre.
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Festival of Lights Holiday Cruise
Take a holiday cruise on the Spirit of Peoria!
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Folepi's Gifts Galore Shop & Stroll
Find the perfect gift and take a horse-drawn carriage ride during the Folepi’s Gifts Galore Shop and Stroll in the Historic Four Corners District bounded by East Washington and McKinley streets.
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Breakfast and Photos with Santa
Kids can dine with Santa and make crafts at Breakfast and Photos with Santa. Be sure to bring your own camera for photos with Santa.
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Special Parade TV Broadcast
A taped production of the Pade of Lights will be on TV. The show will be produced by East Side Community Media.
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Historic Holiday Traditions
Take a look back at holiday celebrations of the 1800s in one of East Peoria's oldest homes.
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The Nutcracker
Treat your family to The Nutcracker, a glittering spectacle of holiday cheer presented by the Central Illinois Ballet.
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"Get Lit" New Year's Eve Celebration
Get Lit is a fun way for families to celebrate December 31 at Folepi's Winter Wonderland by walking, riding the lighted Trolley float or "running" in the new year! This is your chance to see the floats and displays up close.
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Festival of Lights
Phone: 1-855-833-5327
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