Festival of Lights Parade, Kristkindlmarkt, Thanksgiving Market, Trivia Night, Youth Music Illinois & CI Jazz Orchestra
Published: Thu, 11/17/22
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| The Festival of Lights Parade is Saturday |
| Featuring floats shaped entirely from LED lights, the parade covers covers two miles, mainly along Washington Street and Taylor Street, and marks the official beginning of the 2022 holiday season in the Peoria area. |
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| Peoria German American Society's Kristkindlmarkt is Saturday & Sunday |
| Featuring arts, crafts, jewelry, toys, clothing, collectables, woodworking items, Christmas cards, ornaments, household items, and fashion accessories just in time for gift giving plus German foods as well. |
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| The Thanksgiving Riverfront Market is Saturday at the Gateway Building |
| Just in time for Thanksgiving dinner shopping, you'll find fall produce, baked goods, cheese, popcorn, honey and local arts & crafts. The event has been moved indoors to the Gateway Building. |
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| Holiday Trivia Night is at the Betty Jayne on Saturday |
| Featuring host Joel Shoemaker, there will be 4 rounds with 15 questions each in the following categories: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, all holidays, plus a picture round. |
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| Youth Music Illinois Concerts on Sunday |
| Featuring the Youth Symphony, Dolce String Ensemble, Preparatory Orchestra, Concert Orchestra and Percussion groups and the Jazz Ensembles, all will perform in concert at Metamora High School. |
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| Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra on Sunday at Trailside Event Center |
| Central Illinois Jazz Society’s November show will feature Todd Kelly’s Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra with the Central Illinois Jazz House Band directed by Larry Harms opening. |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Videos |
| Our current Entertainment Reports feature Peoria Players Theatre's production of Holiday Inn running through Sunday and the brand new Barn Tree Farm at the Barn III Dinner Theatre. |
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| The Holiday Season Officially Begins This Weekend |
| Check out our article with a comprehensive listing of holiday events happening around the Peoria area this season. |
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| What's New with the East Peoria Festival of Lights for 2022? |
| Check out our article to be in the know about all the events affiliated with the 2022 East Peoria Festival of Lights. |
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