Welcome the Holiday Season at West Chicago’s Frosty Fest!

Kick off the holiday season with Frosty Fest on Saturday, December 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in downtown West Chicago!

Magical Tree Lighting Ceremony to Start the Celebration

The festivities begin with the official tree lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. in front of the Fox Community Center, located at 306 Main Street. The first 500 guests will receive a pair of 3D glasses to enhance the magical moment, while everyone will enjoy the beautiful serenade of the Chicago Carolers. A candy cane-themed ice sculpture will provide the perfect photo op for all to enjoy.

All the tree decorations, including hand-decorated candy cane ornaments by CAPE students, have been installed by and are sponsored by Kramer Tree Specialists, which is celebrating its 16^th year as the City's tree lighting sponsor.

Fun for All Ages - Activities You Won't Want to Miss

Following the tree lighting ceremony, Frosty Fest will commence with the usual assortment of event activities along Main Street, including horse-drawn trolley rides, photo-ops with familiar seasonal characters, face painting, electric train rides, alpacas, reindeer, and the return of craft and food vendors. And, of course, all visitors will have a chance to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Claus!

The event will also have several other entertainment areas to explore, each providing activities, entertainment, and more. A full list of locations and events is available on the Frosty Fest webpage. To view a full list of entertainment or to access an interactive map highlighting different activity locations, visit the City's website at westchicago.org/frostyfest.

The City would like to thank all its community partners and sponsors.

Sponsors:

• Jacobs
• Groot
• Buck Services, LLC
• Kramer Tree Specialists
• Comcast
• FNBC Bank & Trust
• Fifth Third
• Luxury Car Outlet

Community Partners:

West Chicago Frosty Fest Committee, West Chicago American Legion Post #300, Republic Bank, West Chicago Rotary Club, West Chicago Lions Club, West Chicago Parks Foundation, West Chicago School District #33, West Chicago Park District, We Go Together for Kids, West Chicago Community High School District #94, Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce, West Chicago City Museum, Gallery 200, West Chicago Public Library, West Chicago Sister Cities, Faith Community Church

Parking & Street Closures

Public parking for the event is available at the following locations:

• Metra Parking Lots (500 Main Street)
• 157 W. Washington Street
• 124 Fremont Street
• 103 W. Washington Street
• Republic Bank Parking Lot (on Washington Street, behind 101 Main Street) *Handicap parking available.

Visitors should take note of event street closures, which include Main Street from Chicago Street to Washington Street; Galena Street between Main and High Streets; High Street between Galena and Center Streets; and Center Street between Main and High Streets. Closures will be in effect from 12 p.m. through 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 6.

In addition to the planned street closures, downtown parking will be prohibited from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 6.