December 4, 2026

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Martin Avenue and Ridge Road

Holiday Lights is a treasured event in Homewood, capturing the joy, excitement, and traditions of the season in one memorable evening.

5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. – H-F Viking & Treble Ensemble at Martin Square outside of the white tent in front of the big tree. 

5:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Holiday carolers singing throughout downtown Homewood. 

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. – Sing and dance with Elsa, Rapunzel, and Holiday Belle. 

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. – Ride the holiday carousel and train at the center of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue! 

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. -Free giveaway item - TBA

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Mulled Wine and holiday mugs sales begin (while supplies last - 1,000 available - $10 mug w/ wine, $5 mug only) at a tent located on Martin Avenue.

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cookie decorating tent located at Martin Avenue and Ridge Road. ($3.00 suggested donation while supplies last.) 

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Live ice sculpture carving in Martin Square. 

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. – Live brass band at the white tent in front of the big tree in Martin Square. 

6:50 p.m. - Parade with Santa steps off at the Homewood Fire Department.  Parade route is south on Dixie Highway and east on Ridge Road ending at Irwin Center. 

7:00 p.m. - Tree lighting at Irwin Park  

Please call the H-F Park District at 708-957-0300 for questions about the annual tree lighting ceremony.

 For any other questions, please contact Event Manager Marla Youngblood at events@homewoodil.gov.