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Holiday season kicks off in Ottawa with Festival of Lights Parade

Ottawa High School cheerleaders follow a lighted snowman during the Festival of Lights parade Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Ottawa.

Ottawa High School cheerleaders follow a lighted snowman during the Festival of Lights parade Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Ottawa. (Derek Barichello)

By Aimee Barrows

Ottawa’s annual Festival of Lights Parade returns to the city’s downtown at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28.

Signaling the official start of the Christmas season, this spectacle transforms the city streets with dazzling, illuminated floats, marching bands and more.

This beloved community event culminates with the much-awaited arrival of Santa Claus and the grand lighting of the city’s Christmas tree.

For more information, visit the Ottawa Downtown Association’s website.

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Aimee Barrows

Aimee Barrows

Aimee Barrows is the editor of The Scene, Shaw Local News Network's entertainment section. The Scene is your go-to destination for all things fun in Northern Illinois. Prior to The Scene, Aimee was the editor of the Kane County Chronicle for five years, and a freelance reporter for Shaw Media for four years.