Parade of Lights Registration Information
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
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 24, 2025.
- 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 Crete Country Christmas.
- 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 on First Street.
You will receive an email confirmation with further information about parade line up the week of the event.
DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE, and SAVE the Parade of Lights Registration Form to your computer.
You must complete, sign, and return BOTH the Registration Form and the Rules & Regulations Waiver to:
Crete Country Christmas
PO BOX 224
Crete, IL 60417
OR email the documents to: info@cretecountrychristmas.com
If you have any questions, please contact Janel Geary at Crete Park District (708) 625-6714
