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Enjoy East Peoria’s Festival of Lights from a new perspective – a horse-drawn carriage! Rides are offered in half hour increments on specified dates from Hileman Carriage. Reservations available through j.mp/2GhXXXg
It’s Small Business Saturday! Please remember how important your business is to retaining the small shops and restaurants located along the Byway. This season, shop small!
Tis the season for the 36th annual East Peoria Festival of Lights, happening Thursday, November 26, 2020 through Sunday, January 3, 2021. The drive-through event is open Sunday-Thursday, 5-9 pm and Fridays and Saturdays, 5-11 pm.
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The Byway community of Peoria plays host to the 133rd annual Santa Claus Parade on November 27! Due to COVID restrictions, this year’s event will be a reverse/drive-thru event where cars will viewed lined up floats from 9-10 am. Get details at j.mp/320EphC
Have you ever seen 300 Santa's in a race? Now is your chance at the City of Spring Valley's Santas on the Run 5K/1 mile walk! The race will be held on November 28. Find out the details here: j.mp/3pM7RT5