2009 Winter Wonderland Celebration Schedule of Events
Saturday, November 14
Pavilion Decorating - ALL HELP WELCOME!!! – starts at 9:00 AM
Saturday, November 21
American Girl Holiday Luncheon
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Ages 5 – 12 (with Mothers or Grandmothers)
- Mineral Springs park Pavilion
- Dial 347-PARK to register
Sunday, November 22
Grand Marshall named at 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 29
OPENING CEREMONIES
3:30 PM - Parade Starts (Broadway Street starting at James Field and ending at the Pavilion in Mineral Springs Park)
4:30 PM, after the Parade...
- Pavilion Opens
- Refreshments
- Face Painting
- "The Unique Twist" Balloon Creations
- Santa in Santa’s Room in the Pavilion
- Caroling around the Pavilion
A Special Military Ceremony.....
- The Peoria Area Troop Support (PATS) tree will be located next to the Pavilion and will be adorned with red/white/blue lights. All Military Families/Friends are invited to stop by the PATS table at the Pavilion after the Parade to sign your soldier's name to a yellow ribbon that will be added to the Troop Tree. We welcome all branches of the Military, whether Active Duty, Reserves, or Retired! PATS will be collecting name & address for soldiers who are currently deployed & will be sending care packages/gift cards to the soldiers for the holidays. PATS will continue sending packages until our soldiers arrive back home. If you have a family member, co-worker or friend who is currently deployed PLEASE bring his/her name, Branch of Service, and current APO address, as well as a contact person who can verify when the soldier will return to the States. On behalf of all of our soldiers, THANK YOU for caring and for taking the time to honor them.
And then.....
- Fireworks across the Lagoon
Friday, December 4
Pekin Main Street “Christmas on Court” from 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Located in the downtown Business District on Court Street, some highlights include:
- Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Pekin Community Bank
- Strolling Carolers
- Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
- Over 1,000 luminaries bathe Court Street
- Business Open House with prizes and discounts
Santa House
- Weekends in December
- Downtown Courthouse Lawn
- Visit Santa or drop a letter in the mail slot
For more information go to http://www.pekinmainstreet.com or call the Pekin Main Street office at (309) 353-3100
Friday, December 4
Winter Wonderland Ballroom Dance from 7:00 to 10:00 PM
- Miller Senior Citizens Center (551 S. 14th Street in Pekin)
- Sponsored by AARP Medicare Complete fromSecure Horizons
- Dial 346-5210 for more information
Monday, December 7
Fused Glass Jewelry Class (for holiday presents)
- 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
- Dial 347-PARK to register
Saturday, December 12
Gingerbread House Workshop at the Pavilion
- 10:00 to 11:30 AM
- $23.00 Fee (Pre-registration required - see Registration Form
Gingerbread House Workshop at the Pavilion
- 1:30 to 3:00 PM
- $23.00 Fee (Pre-registration required - see Registration Form
Sunday, December 13
Gingerbread House Workshop at the Pavilion
- 1:30 to 3:00 PM
- $23.00 Fee (Pre-registration required - see Registration Form
Wdnesday, December 16
Fused Glass Jewelry Class (for holiday presents)
- 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
- Dial 347-PARK to register
Friday, December 18
Winter Wonderland Park District Skate Expo at the Pekin Memorial Arena
- Starting at 5:30 PM.
- Dial 347-PARK for more information