Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade

Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade Gibson City Harvest Fest and Gibson Chamber of Commerce presents Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade They will be advertised as details are confirmed.

FRIDAY Dec 10th 5:00pm-9:30pm
Drive through Gibson City’s North Park
Then stop downtown for more Christmas fun! SATURDAY Dec. 11th 8:30pm-9:30pm
A full day of fun activities are being planned!

On behalf of the Harvest Fest Committee, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May your holiday ...
12/24/2025

On behalf of the Harvest Fest Committee, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments, and may the coming year bring you happiness, peace, and prosperity.

We can’t say it enough—thank you all for your continued support! A big thanks to everyone who came out for this year’s parade and joined in the downtown festivities. Shoutout to GAH, The First Presbyterian, and the Gibson City Gibson Area Chamber of Commerce for your ongoing support! Thanks to all the Gibson City businesses for lending a hand, and to GCMS FBLA and GCMS Outreach for your help. And of course, thank you to everyone who signed up and had a float or entry in the parade. Every group, business, organization, and individual plays a huge role in making this event a success—we couldn’t do it without you!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

11/24/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported the 31st Annual Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade. We hope you had a fantastic time and enjoyed all the festivities and activities! Your participation and enthusiasm made this event truly special for our community. We look forward to seeing you again next year for more holiday fun.

We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated students and members of GCMS FBLA and GCMS Outreach. These remarkable young individuals generously volunteered their time and energy, going above and beyond in their service. We encourage everyone to support these outstanding programs—whether through participating in their fundraising initiatives or simply expressing appreciation for all the meaningful work they do for our community. It’s efforts like these that help shape our students into the exceptional leaders of tomorrow.

Once again, we extend our sincere appreciation to all the businesses for your invaluable support—GAH, First Presbyterian Church, Villas of Holly Brook, American Legion Post 568, The Harvest Fest Committee, GCMS FBLA, GCMS Outreach, and every one of our incredible volunteers! Your dedication makes it possible for us to see the joy on children’s faces and offer families a carefree afternoon and evening of festivities. None of this would be possible without your continued generosity and commitment!

Starting to to come together!!
11/22/2025

Starting to to come together!!

Just like that, the holiday season is here, and we’re kicking it off today with the 31st Annual Gibson City Lighted Chri...
11/22/2025

Just like that, the holiday season is here, and we’re kicking it off today with the 31st Annual Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade. Wishing everyone a fantastic time this afternoon and evening!

A big thank you to the Gibson City businesses and organizations for supporting and participating in this year’s festivities—be sure to support them today.

Thanks to GAH and the First Presbyterian Church for always being there for us; we couldn’t host this event without you. We’re grateful to The American Legion Post 568 for letting us use your banquet room for the Kids Zone, and to the Villas of Holly Brook (Gibson City, IL) for once again putting together Santa bags—kids love getting their treats from Santa each year. Thanks also to Syd & Sadie’s for hosting a s’mores bar, and to the Gibson City Harvest Fest committee, who work year-round to help others and host their own events.

Thank you to everyone and may you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We hope everyone is adding the final touches to their floats! It looks like Mother Nature will be on our side tomorrow, ...
11/21/2025

We hope everyone is adding the final touches to their floats! It looks like Mother Nature will be on our side tomorrow, giving us a beautiful day for the parade.

We’ve been busy delivering scavenger hunt clues to participating businesses and organizations, all of which are eager to see everyone for an afternoon of fun. Each location will display a director’s clapboard where you’ll get your card stamped before receiving the next clue. Be ready to explore downtown, as the clues have no set order. The first stop on the hunt will be the American Legion Post 568 Banquet Room.

The map below outlines the parade route. Downtown parking will be available but tends to fill quickly, so please plan ac...
11/19/2025

The map below outlines the parade route. Downtown parking will be available but tends to fill quickly, so please plan accordingly. Additional parking can be found at various locations along the route.

Custom float registrations are still open. Floats can begin lining up on the side road by County Market at 5:00 p.m., with judging starting shortly afterward.

Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade
Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.

The Annual Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade coloring contest will take place on the night of the parade, Saturday, N...
11/15/2025

The Annual Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade coloring contest will take place on the night of the parade, Saturday, November 22nd. It will run from 3:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the American Legion Banquet Room, with judging to follow. Winners will be announced around 6:00 p.m. by the parade announcer and can pick up their prize baskets at the American Legion during the parade and Santa’s visit. We’ll also call the phone number listed on the entry sheet. Age categories are 0–4, 5–8, and 9–12.

We’re just over a week away from kicking off the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than with the Gibson C...
11/13/2025

We’re just over a week away from kicking off the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than with the Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade! The Harvest Fest Committee has been hard at work planning an afternoon full of fun for all. It’s exciting to see our community come together to create such a festive and welcoming event. Local businesses and organizations have teamed up to offer a variety of activities, so when you’re enjoying them, be sure to say thank you—we couldn’t do this without their support. Don’t forget to browse for that perfect Christmas gift while you’re here! The attached flyer lists the planned activities, and any groups, organizations, or businesses with additional activities to share can email us at [email protected].

A big thank you goes out to Gibson Area Hospital, The First Presbyterian Church, The American Legion Post 568, the GCMS High School Cheerleaders, and The Villas of Holly Brook for sponsoring and providing services for this event. It truly takes a community to make something special like this happen, and we’re lucky to have the best one.

We can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday, November 22nd for the 31st Annual Lighted Christmas Parade!

🎄✨ Get Ready for the 31st Annual Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade! ✨🎄We’re just two weeks away from one of the brigh...
11/07/2025

🎄✨ Get Ready for the 31st Annual Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade! ✨🎄

We’re just two weeks away from one of the brightest events of the season! 🌟🎉 This year’s parade is shaping up to be our most creative and hilarious yet 😂, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing Lighted floats everyone has in store. 🚚💡

This year’s parade will feature judging for the most creative floats 🏆, with 1st 🥇, 2nd 🥈, and 3rd 🥉 place awards ready for the winners. Let your creativity run wild! 🎨✨ Whether you bring humor 😄 or nostalgia 🕰️, we’re especially eager to watch your hilarious movie-inspired themes 🎬🥳 light up the evening. 🌌

So, bring your A-game 🏅, gather your crew 👥, and let’s kick off this holiday season with lights ✨, laughter 😂, and a little friendly rivalry 🤝. If you haven’t registered your float yet 📝, there’s still time—don’t miss out on the fun! 🎊

Can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity shine on parade night! 🌟🎬🚚

https://www.gibsoncityharvestfest.com/copy-of-information-float-registration

Below are the available time slots and seats left to reserve a carriage ride. All other spots have been filled. Thanks t...
10/30/2025

Below are the available time slots and seats left to reserve a carriage ride. All other spots have been filled. Thanks to all that have reserved your seats!!

3:00 - 3:10 - 2 seats
3:10 - 3:20 - 8 seats
3:20 - 3:30 - 7 seats
3:50 - 4:00 - 5 seats
4:50 - 5:00 - 2 seats

🔗✨ The carriage ride sign-up link is now open! ✨🔗 When you click on the link, you’ll be prompted to select your preferre...
10/30/2025

🔗✨ The carriage ride sign-up link is now open!

✨🔗 When you click on the link, you’ll be prompted to select your preferred time slot. ⏰ Please note that each ride has 10 available seats, and you’ll be able to see how many seats remain for each slot as you sign up. 🪑 Once you’ve chosen your time, hit “Save and Continue” at the bottom to proceed to the next page. ➡️

On the following page, select the number of seats you’d like to reserve under “Quantity.” 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 For example, if you’re booking for a group of four, enter “4” in the quantity field. ➕ If you leave the quantity as “1,” you’ll be reserving a single seat. Continue by providing your contact information to finalize your reservation. 📱 On the day of the event, we’ll have the reservation list on hand to ensure everyone who signed up gets the slot they reserved. 📋 Remember, only those who have made a reservation will be able to enjoy the carriage rides—don’t miss out! 🐴🎉

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944A8A62BAAFB6-59791906-horse

🚗✨ Carriage Ride Event – Saturday, November 22nd! ✨🚗We’re excited to announce carriage rides will be available from 3:00...
10/29/2025

🚗✨ Carriage Ride Event – Saturday, November 22nd! ✨🚗

We’re excited to announce carriage rides will be available from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 22nd! Each ride lasts 10 minutes and can accommodate up to 10 people per time slot. To join in the fun, you’ll need to sign up online for a specific time slot—only those who sign up in advance will be able to ride. Because of some pretty amazing sponsors there is no cost to enjoy the carriage rides.

The sign-up sheet goes live at 11:30 AM on Thursday, October 30th. Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible! We’ll share the link to the sign-up form right here on Thursday. Don’t miss out—secure your spot for a magical carriage ride!

Stay tuned for the link and get ready to sign up fast! 🐴🎉

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Gibson City, IL
60936

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5pm - 9pm

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