East Peoria Festival of Lights

Name: East Peoria Festival of Lights
Address: Folepi's Winter Wonderland: 123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria, IL, 61611, US
Telephone: +18558335327
Price range: $

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Let us light up your holiday season at the East Peoria Festival of Lights! The festival features the one-night-only Parade of Lights at 6 p.m.

Smile, laugh, be de-lighted at the East Peoria Festival of Lights, celebrating our 40th anniversary! Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, the fantastic Folepi's Winter Wonderland lighted drive-through display, open nightly from Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, and many other events during December including a competitive run, shop and stroll, theatrical productions and more. FOR THOSE GOING TO WINTER WONDERLAND AND USING A GPS DEVICE, INPUT ADDRESS 801 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, WHICH IS LINCOLN SCHOOL. THE ENTRANCE TO WINTER WONDERLAND IS ABOUT ONE BLOCK PAST THE SCHOOL. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
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10/09/2026

Get your business involved and become a part of the Folepi tradition in Winter Wonderland! ✨Learn more about Folepi sponsorships at the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce website. 💻

10/06/2026

Just 4 days left to register! If you have already registered and haven't paid your fees yet, please do so by October 9th, 2026 at EastSide Centre! We look forward to meeting all of our contestants at our upcoming informational meeting on October 13th for those registered!

8-11 Year Olds 2026 East Peoria Festival of Lights Little Princess: https://forms.gle/FEmPzv8Ee7CGotAS9
16 - 20 Year Olds 2026 East Peoria Festival of Lights Queen Pageant: https://forms.gle/qk2pV4w9AkFfS1ZU7

10/05/2026

Folepi trivia is back this year and will take place every Monday on our socials leading up to parade day! Today there are 48 days till the 42nd Annual Parade of Lights! ✨

How well do you know Folepi's floats? First trivia question is approximately how many lights do you think are on the Energizer Bunny float?

A. 2,500
B. 11,000
C. 7,000
D. 200

09/25/2026

09/18/2026

Folepi volunteers keep this tradition alive, and we need more help at the Festival Building preparing for this upcoming season! Variety of tasks are available for volunteers to make sure these floats are ready to light up the streets. ✨Be a part of this great East Peoria tradition and become a Folepi volunteer!

Where's Folepi's Workshop? 2200 E. Washington St. East Peoria, IL 61611

Interested? Please contact (309) 427-7772 or [email protected]

09/17/2026

Save the date for the 42nd Annual Parade of Lights! ✨

🗓️Saturday, November 21, 2026
⏰6:30 p.m.
📍E. Washington St. & Taylor St.

Stay tuned for further details as we get closer to the big day!

09/10/2026

It's officially pageant season! We are so excited to announce that registration is now open for both the 2026 East Peoria Festival of Lights Queen Pageant and the Little Princess Pageant! This is a great opportunity for young women and girls to build confidence through action! Take a look at the form for more information regarding dates and fees!
8 - 11 year olds Competing for Little Princess: https://forms.gle/RWMyXETfTdMW4uCk7
16-20 year olds Competing for Queen: https://forms.gle/5pUdRRoUPuWCCPtM6

09/09/2026

Check out this year's pullover design for the 36th Annual FOLEPI River Trail Classic! ❄ Get you, your family, and friends signed up for this festive 4-mile run & 2-mile walk on Saturday, November 28, 2026.

Pre-registration includes this cozy pullover! Head to folepi.org to learn more about this event and to register. We can't wait! ✨

09/03/2026

✨Local Businesses & Organizations - This One's for You! ✨

We're looking for local businesses, organizations and community partners to become sponsors for the 2026 season. Your support helps make this beloved tradition possible and gives your organization an opportunity to connect with thousands of Festival visitors.

🎉Early-bird sponsorship deadline: September 18

Take advantage of the limited time pricing before it's gone! Let's light up East Peoria together!

06/29/2026

The America 250 ornament has been found! Thank you to all that participated in the hunt. Details about where it was hidden will be posted soon. Thank you!

Address

Folepi's Winter Wonderland: 123 Par 3 Lane
East Peoria, IL
61611

Telephone

+18558335327

Website

https://www.folepi.org/

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