Parade of Lights Registration Information

Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Time: Line-up starts at 5:00 p.m. Parade begins at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Check-in for the parade at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1610 Main Street Crete, IL

  • Parade Registration Deadline is November 21.
  • NO candy or other items may be thrown. Items must be distributed by walkers along the edge of the street.
  • All parade participants must submit signed waivers in order to participate.
  • NO Santa Claus Costumes - the ONLY Santa will be at the end of the parade and will be hosted by the Country Christmas Committee.
  • Drop off ONLY at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - NO PARKING AVAILABLE.

The Parade travels north from Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church on Main Street to Crete Park.

You will receive an email confirmation with further parade instructions the week of the event.

DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE, and SAVE the Parade of Lights Registration Form to your computer.

You may print and mail the completed form to:

Crete Country Christmas
PO BOX 224
Crete, IL 60417

OR email the completed form to: info@cretecountrychristmas.com

If you have any questions, please contact Janel Geary at Crete Park District (708) 672-6969