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Compliments of the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce @EPFestivalofLights | www.folepi.org

FOLEPI Welcomes You! “Folepi” (pronounced F0-LEE-PEE) is the wooden soldier whose name is an acronym for the Festival Of Lights, East Peoria, Illinois. This year, we are celebrating 37 years with Folepi! A symbol of volunteerism in East Peoria, Folepi represents the pride in our community by the people who volunteer for this event every year.

The East Peoria holiday displays create a delightful festival, but the real magic is the hard work and community spirit that radiate from the volunteers.

From all who volunteer with the Festival of Lights, we would like to say “Thank you for visiting the Festival of Lights and Welcome to East Peoria!”

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East Peoria Chamber of Commerce 201 Clock Tower Dr. East Peoria, IL 61611-2449 Phone 309-699-6212 • FAX 309-699-6220 www.welcometoeastpeoria.com Email: epcc@epcc.org

Design, advertisements and printing: Limelight Communications, Inc. Photographs: City of East Peoria, East Peoria Festival of Lights Commission, East Peoria Chamber of Commerce, Eastlight Theatre and Sievers’ Photography. *Some information has been reprinted with permission of the City of East Peoria from www.cityofeastpeoria.com.

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City of East Peoria: www.folepi.org THIS IS THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. Get Festival of Lights updates via text message!

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East Peoria’s Festival of Lights:

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or the last 37 years, the holiday season has been a big part of East Peoria’s history due to the amazing displays of the Festival of Lights. What started in 1984 as a one-time event has grown into one of the largest nighttime holiday celebrations in the Midwest.

One of the most exciting developments happened in 2020 when the Festival of Lights was named Heavyweights Champion on ABC TV’s The Great Christmas Light Fight! The Festival competed nationally against three other cities for top prize of a coveted trophy and serious bragging rights.

How did it all start? Way back in 1984, the original organizers of the Festival wondered what the reaction would be to an outdoor nighttime parade and other light displays placed around the city. Would people go out in the cold to see them? So, they got to work and created some amazing works of light. And what did the people of the community do?

They came, in droves, so much so that before the first festival ended the organizers were already planning what they could do the following year. The organizers and volunteers knew they had a yearly festival for East Peoria. Initially the Parade of Lights consisted of daytime floats with lights attached, but as the creativity and ingenuity flowed, the floats and displays became more amazing. During the festival’s third year our first pencil steel float, the E.P. Noel Riverboat, made its debut, and it was a hit. From that point, all floats were made from pencil steel with lights attached. This is the method our dedicated volunteer Folepi Construction Crew continues to use today and, as lighting effects have improved, we have enhanced ourAd.pdf floats1 10/27/2021 with animated ai163534614517_Enercon Holiday 9:49:07 AMfeatures.

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Folepi’s Winter Wonderland drive-through display started in 1993 and hosts an average of 25,000 vehicles annually. All the parade floats, as well as many other lighted and animated displays, are part of the attraction in VFW Park.

The Festival Wreath, which sits high above the city on Fon du Lac Drive, was a Ferris wheel with fluorescent light tubes attached to the frame for the Festival’s first 29 years. The current all LED wreath, unveiled in 2014, has a welded frame and 80 tube-shaped lights, 1,000 light bulbs, and rope lights.

A star shining over the City has been part of the Festival since 1985, and since has become a community favorite. In 2017, the old wood and fluorescent light star was replaced with one made of aluminum and illuminated with LED lights. This display was named the Henricks Star to honor the memory of festival volunteers Andrew and Cecelia Henricks. The star, located on the bluff of VFW Park, overlooks the City and Interstate 74. Son Alan Henricks says, “It is high and bright to inspire people.”

We hope you enjoy and are inspired by all the lighted displays and take in all the activities surrounding the joy of the East Peoria Festival of Lights.

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Area Businesses Power The Festival Floats

The East Peoria Festival of Lights Commission thanks the many businesses and organizations that reflect their pride in the community by serving as 2021 Festival of Lights sponsors:

North Pole Sponsors AARP Illinois BTD Manufacturing Caterpillar East Peoria Caterpillar Visitor’s Center Discover Peoria Gift of Hope Midwest Engineering Associates Oberlander Electric Sandridge Foods Scottish Rite Theater Springfield Electric Stratus Networks UnityPoint Health

Jingle Bell Sponsor Batteries Plus Cullinan Properties Illinois Central College Miller, Hall, & Triggs Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino Peoria International Airport

Rudolph Sponsors Ameren Illinois Busey Bank

CEFCU Chick-Fil-A Consociate Costco Covenant Heating & Air Enercon Engineering Farnsworth Group German-Bliss Equipment J-Tec Industries Kuchie’s on the Water Kuhl Insurance Lowe’s One Counseling & Wellness PointCORE Construction Preckshot Pharmacy Sikich Uftring AutoMall

Mistletoe Sponsors Aupperle Construction Carpenters Local 237 CityLink Eggcellent Cafe Escapetown Peoria Eureka Et Cetera Shop Fondulac Banking Center Federal Companies

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Heart Technologies Heartland Health Services Homefield Energy Lakeview Veterinary Clinic Legacy Wealth Partners McDonald’s Mobeck Lawncare NuEra Potbelly Sandwich Shop Progressive Careers & Housing Remmert Funeral Home S&S Lighting, Signs, Electrical State Farm - Rich Dierker Trinity Compassionate Care Centers Trinity Heating & Cooling Unland Insurance Wonderdog

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Adams Outdoor Advertising • Bessler Welding • Brewers Distributing • EastSide Centre • East Peoria Chamber of Commerce East Side Community Media • Firehouse Pizza • Fondulac Park District • Midwest Communications Mike Rundle Creative Content Specialist • Peoria Civic Center • Road Safe Traffic Systems

Televised Parade

Watch the replay of the Parade Saturday, December 11th at 6 p.m. on WMBD and Sunday, December 12th 9:30 p.m. on WYZZ

2021 Floats and Estimated Number of LED Lights 57 Chevy, 14,000 lights Baby Puff, 8,000 lights Baby Shamu, 4,000 lights Batmobile, 12,000 lights Bear on Sled, 16,000 lights Bunny, 7,000 lights Chinese Dragon, 21,000 lights Chopper, 15,000 lights Clydesdales, 50,000 lights D10 Tractor, 1,400 lights Dinosaur, 35,000 lights Discovery, 13,500 lights Duck & Ducklings, 19,500 lights 1934 Duesenberg, 13,000 lights E.P. Noel Riverboat, 14,000 lights Enloader, 4,000 lights Flag and Military, 4,000 lights Guitar, 2,000 lights Helicopter, 4,000 lights Holiday Living Room, 2,364 lights Hook & Ladder, 27,500 lights Monster Truck, 5,000 lights Puff the Dragon, 17,000 lights Purple People Eater, 5,000 lights Reindeer, 7,000 lights Santa, 4,000 lights Snowman, 9,200 lights Starfighter, 18,000 lights Steam Train, 65,000 lights Ti-Fighter, 6,500 lights Toy Tank, 4,000 lights Toy Train, 18,000 lights Triceratops, 25,000 lights Trolley, 14,000 lights Virgil’s Dirigible, 20,000 lights Welcome, 4,500 lights Whale, 15,000 lights

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CARRIAGE RIDES AT WINTER WONDERLAND Winter Wonderland, East Peoria, IL Open Nov. 25, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022

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Reservations can be made online only, starting Nov. 15 at https://bit. ly/FOL-Carriage-Rides-2021. For more information, visit folepi.org.

Saturday, December 4th

Location: • Fon du Lac Park District’s VFW Post 2078 Park off Springfield Road, East Peoria (Entrance address: 123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria) Winter Wonderland Times: • 5 - 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 5 - 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday • 5 - 9 p.m. December 24th - January 2nd • Open Thanksgiving night, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s night.

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Thank You Family Caregivers A phrase often said, but now, its weight is more meaningful than ever. Here in Illinois, we’re so grateful for the family caregivers who are helping us all get through this challenging time. Their compassion is incredible and invaluable, and AARP is here with helpful resources whenever they need a hand.

Join us in thanking our family caregivers in Illinois by visiting aarp.org/caregiving.

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Shopping, eating and experiencing local culture is a daily practice to grow stronger communities and uphold our quality of life.

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Enjoy a holiday season that is

"So Delightful"

just down the road in Washington!

Events

Nov 27 • Small Business Saturday Shop Small Around Town, Chances to win throughout town.

Nov 27 • Christmas Classics Shawn Degenhart & The Gospelfest Singers at Five Points Washington Dec 2 • Candlelight Stroll Shops Open Late, Carriage Rides around Historic Washington Square, Community Tree Lighting and Community Sing.

Shop Small in Washington!

Find something for everyone on your list.

From crafters to foodies, hunters to wine connoisseurs, there are gifts and experiences for everyone. Eat, Drink, Shop and Be Merry while you Spend the Day in Washington! @WashingtonChamberofCommerce on Facebook or @Washington_COC_ for more on Instagram.

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Dec 4 • Breakfast with Santa Hosted by Washington Park District and held at Five Points Washington Dec 14 • Christmas Walk Hosted by the Washington Historical Society, tour a variety of homes with their stunning Christmas décor

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Directions from Festival of Lights Turn Right off Springfield Road to Washington Street. Take Washington Street Approximately 5 Miles to Washington.

Just a short 10 minute drive.

NARRATED NATIVITY SCENE RECREATES FIRST CHRISTMAS

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njoy the artistry and beauty of the inspiring scenes of this nativity and tune in to radio station 87.9 FM for a 2-minute narration of the original Christmas story! The narrated Nativity Scene at the intersection of Taylor Street and Springfield Road is open 24 hours a day throughout the holidays. It features five realistic scenes. The original structures were created on plywood by local artists for the first Festival of Lights in 1985. Because of deterioration in storage, the scenes were restored as vinyl prints mounted to aluminum backing in 1999, giving the added advantage that the displays take on a three-dimensional appearance at night.

Unlike the rest of the Festival of Lights, the nativity project is funded exclusively by private donations through the Nativity Display Association. The maintenance annually is about $1,200.

Those wishing to contribute to the upkeep of the scenes can mail a check payable to Nativity Display Association to: John Salzer, 105 Reinders Rd., East Peoria, IL 61611.

Proud to be a supporter of the East Peoria Festival of Lights!

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Rotary Club of East Peoria Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at 7:15 AM at the Embassy Suites. Business professionals interested in visiting or joining our club are invited for breakfast at 6:45 AM, followed by our club meeting and presentations from 7:15 to 8:00 AM. For more info contact our Rotary Club of East Peoria President, Heath Sells at 309-696-2614.

Rotary Club of East Peoria is a proud sponsor of the East Peoria Festival of Lights

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS QUEENS Past Winners of the Festival of Lights Queen Pageant: • Chloe Rogers 2019-2021 • Abby Eggemeyer 2018-2019 • Jerelyn Joos 2017-2018 • Nicole Moore 2016-2017 • Ashlyn Kahl 2015-2016 • AsiaKai Dang 2014-2015

• Lakin Smith 2013-2014 • Megan Stafford 2012-2013 • Demi Broderson 2011-2012 • Shannon Mulhern 2010-2011 • Jessica Stake 2009-2010 • Kiersten Sames 2008-2009

• Alyssa Lewellen 2007-2008 • Amanda Reinhart 2006-2007 • Jessica Howat 2005-2006 • Rachel Thomas 2004-2005 • Shannon Bradford 2003-2004 • Kristin Bell 2002-2003 • Melissa Mustain 2001-2002 • Ashley Phillips 2000-2001 • Brook Davis 1999-2000 • Miranda Thompson 1998-1999 • Kathryn Graham 1997-1998

• Megan Stiles 1996-1997 • Amanda Altamirano 1995-1996 • Erin Cannon 1994-1995 • Lorrie Eeten 1993-1994 • Stephanie Lambert 1992-1993 • Allyson Graham 1991-1992 • Amy Terry 1990-1991 • Libby Burger 1989-1990 • Tiffany Freeze 1988-1989 • Heather Zenk 1987-1988 • Leann Ingwerson 1986-1987

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Food Offerings Listed below are food offerings from members of the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce Avanti’s of East Peoria, Inc.

2320 E. Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-694-6200 • avantispeoria.com

Barrack’s Hospitality Group

1224 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Peoria, IL 61615 Ph: 309-692-3990 • caterinn.com

Boyd’s Steakhouse

Guilty Pleasures Cupcake Bakery, LLC

Panera Bread

328 W. Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-360-6006 guiltypleasurescupcakebakery.com

496 E Washington St., East Peoria, IL 309-694-2222 • www.panerabread.com

Jason’s Deli

206 W. Camp St., East Peoria, IL 61611 309-699-5668 • phonoodlehouseep.com

112 Spinder Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-698-5400 • jasondeli.com

Pho Noodle House / Dragon Wok

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

at Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino 21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-7711 • paradicecasino.com

Jimmy John’s

242 W. Camp St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-1500 • jimmyjohns.com

318 W. Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-698-2100 • potbelly.com

Carl’s Bakery & Restaurant

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse

220 Farmdale Rd., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-369-7618 • facebook.com

819 E. Camp Street, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-7275 • facebook.com

Chick-fil-A

250 W Washington St., East Peoria,IL 61611 Ph: 309-694-1044 • chick-fil-a.com

Costco Wholesale East Peoria #1126

301 W. Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-427-2930 • costco.com

Culver’s of East Peoria

901 W. Camp St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-698-9240 • culvers.com

Echo Valley Meats, Inc.

608 W. Garfield Ave., Bartonville, IL 61607 Ph: 309-697-3872 • echovalleymeats.com

Eggcellent Cafe

322 W Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-643-1218 • eggcellentcafe309.com

Firehouse Pizza and Pub

240 S. Main St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-698-9111 • firehousepizzail.com

George’s Pizza

234 W Camp St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-966-4119

101 Holiday St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-692-3887 johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com

Jonah’s Seafood House & Oyster Bar 2601 N. Main St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-694-0946 • jonahsseafood.com

Kona Ice of Peoria

110 Woodlands Point, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-258-9135 • kona-ice.com

Kuchie’s on the Water

579 Wesley Rd., Creve Coeur, IL 61610 Ph: 309-427-3000 • kuchies.com

McDonald’s Restaurant

2601 E. Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-0721 • mcdonalds.com AND 161 Spinder Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-698-8000 • mcdonalds.com

ROC Ice Cream and Golf

Sam’s Club

4100 Willow Knolls Dr., Peoria, IL 61615 Ph: 309-691-4545 • samsclub.com

Table 19 at Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette

501 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602 Ph: 309-680-2439 • table19restaurant.com

The 5th Quarter Sports Bar & Pizzeria 1110 N. Main St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-713-3436 • 5qsportsbar.com

Tin Lizard Bar & Grill

at Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino 21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-7711 • paradicecasino.com

Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill

Michael’s Subs, Salads & Hot Sandwiches

at Bass Pro Shops 1000 Bass Pro Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-427-3300 • restaurants.basspro.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill

1583 Spring Bay Road, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-570-1211 • thewoollybuggersankoty.com

1302 Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-370-3734 • michaelsitalianfeast.com

130 Spinder Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611 309-698-6637 • moes.com

Woolly Bugger at Sankoty Lakes

For shopping, services, and other attractions go to www.epcc.org

Area Attractions

Offer Visitors a Wide Range of Entertainment The following venues are members of the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce 17-Foot Lighted Star

Fon du Lac Park District

Sankoty Lakes Resort—KDB Group

Off Springfield Rd.

201 Veterans Dr., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-3923 • fondulacpark.com

1583 Spring Bay Road, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-570-1111 • sankotylakes.com

Bartonville Christmas Tree in the Park 43 Caliente Ave., Bartonvile, IL 61607 Open November 26 — December 1 bartonville.org

Fondulac District Library

Scottish Rite Theatre—KDB Group

400 Richland St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-3917 • fondulaclibrary.org

400 NE Perry Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603 Ph: 309-442-6889 • scottishritepeoria.com

Bass Pro Shops

Folepi’s Enchanted Forest

ShaZam Racing

1000 Bass Pro Shops Dr., East Peoria, IL 61611 309-427-3400 • basspro.com

401 W. Washington St. (Levee District)

311 S.W. Water St., Peoria, IL 61601 Ph: 309-282-8686 • shazamracing.com

Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for Performing Arts—KDB Group

Folepi’s Winter Wonderland

Shoppes At Grand Prairie, The

Intersection of Springfield Rd. and Par 3 Lane, 123 Par 3 Lane

5201 W. War Memorial Dr., Peoria, IL 61615 Ph: 309-692-3672 • shoppesatgrandprairie.com

1327 E Kelly Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616 Ph: 309-322-1646 • thebettyjayne.com

BK Sluggers 4200 E. Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-713-2464 • bksluggers.com

Caterpillar Visitors Center

Fun on the Run

Spirit of Peoria

721 NE Adams St., Peoria, IL 61603 Ph: 309-693-9475 • funontherun.com

100 N. E. Water St., Peoria, IL 61602 Ph: 309-637-8000 • spiritofpeoria.com

Giant Holiday Wreath

The Levee District

Fondulac Drive

420 North Main St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-999-1700 • theleveedistrict.com

110 SW Washington St., Peoria, IL 61602 Ph: 309-675-0606 • caterpillar.com

Narrated Nativity

East Peoria Historical Society

Intersection of Springfield Rd. and Taylor St. (Bottom of Springfield Rd. hill)

326 Pekin Ave., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-698-4711 • eastpeoriahistoricalsociety.com

Par-A-Dice Casino

EastPort Marina

21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-7711 • paradicecasino.com

The Picker’s Daughter 125 E Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-712-1453 • thepickersdaughter.com

The Unique Twist Ph: 309-370-6811 • theuniquetwist.com

701 Mariners Way, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-694-3034 • eastportmarinail.com

Peoria Chiefs

Wheels O’ Time Museum

EastSide Centre

730 SW Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61605 Ph: 309-680-4000 • peoriachiefs.com

1710 W. Woodside Dr., Dunlap, IL 61525 Ph: 309-243-9020 • wheelsotime.org

1 EastSide Dr., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-698-5437 • eastsidecentre.com

Peoria Civic Center

Wildlife Prairie Park

Elevate Trampoline Park

201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL 61602 Ph: 309-673-8900 • peoriaciviccenter.com/home

3826 N. Taylor Rd., Hanna City, IL 61536 Ph: 309-495-6712 • wildlifeprairiepark.org

105 North Main St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-966-4444 • elevateeastpeoria.com

Peoria Riverfront Museum

Five Points Washington

222 SW Washington St., Peoria, IL 61602 Ph: 309-686-7000 • peoriariverfrontmuseum.org

360 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 Ph: 309-444-8222 • fivepointswashington.org

WTVP Public Media 101 State St., Peoria, IL 61602 Ph: 309-677-4747 • wtvp.org

RC Outfitters 311 S.W. Water St., Peoria, IL 61601 Ph: 309-676-6378 • rcoutfitter.com

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Area Hotels

Offer Visitors a Wide Range of Amenities The following hotels and motels are members of the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce

America’s Best Value Inn

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104 W. Camp St., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-7283 • redlion.com/americas-best-value-inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center

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5832 N Knoxville Ave Suite E, Peoria

5832 N Knoxville Ave Suite E, Peoria

100 Conference Center Dr., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 800-EMBASSY or 694-0200 • embassysuiteseastpeoria.com

Fairfield by Marriott

200 Eastlight Court, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-4300 • fairfield.marriott.com

Four Points Sheraton

500 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61602 Ph: 309-306-3424 • fourpoints.marriott.com

Hampton Inn

11 Winners Way, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-694-0711 or 800-426-7866 • hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Peoria - Riverfront

1100 Bass Pro Dr., East Peoria, IL 61611 309-694-9800 • ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

101 Holiday Street, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-698-3333 • ihg.com/holidayinn

Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino

21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-699-7711 or 800-547-0711 • paradicecasino.com

Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette 501 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602 309-637-6500 • marriott.com

Residence Inn by Marriott

201 Eastlight Court, East Peoria, IL 61611 309-698-4011 • marriott.com

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Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 101 Mariners Way, East Peoria, IL 61611 Ph: 309-694-1300 • stoneycreekhotels.com

Happy Holidays Tour without leaving home.

Take a tour of the Caterpillar Visitors Center any time, any day - virtually!

visitcaterpillar.com

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21st Annual Get Lit Celebration Saturday, November 27, 2021

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un” in the holidays at the 31st annual FOLEPI River Trail Classic, set for Nov. 27 on the River Trail of Illinois. The 4-mile competitive run is at 9am and a 2-mile walk is at 8:30am. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers in each age division of the run, and a post-pace party featuring pizza, and beer for those over age 21, will occur at Mickie’s Pizzeria. For details and entry information, visit folepi.org.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM

New Year’s Eve Folepi’s Winter Wonderland

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un, walk or ride the lighted Trolley float through the lighted displays of Folepi’s Winter Wonderland during the 21st annual Get Lit New Year’s Eve Celebration. Events occur from 9pm until midnight Dec. 31. Families can celebrate New Year’s Eve among the lighted floats and enjoy treats by the fire pits. For complete details and how to register, visit folepi.org.

THE ORIGINAL We have a wide variety of sandwiches and sides, homemade tenderloins and original Wonderdogs!

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(309) 694-7442

2430 E Washington St. Fondulac Plaza, East Peoria

Proud to support East Peoria’s Festival of Lights!

Proud to Sponsor the 37th Annual East Peoria Festival of Lights!

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Here’s to a season of joy and health.

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