New this year were two floats suggested by the public: the Grinch and a replica of the festival-lighted wreath. The City of East Peoria also provided 3,000 light-up foam sticks to attendees.

This is a change from how the festival has run in past years, when Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe offering multiple stages for performers. 16 things to do in Peoria in December: Christmas ...

(WMBD) — The city of East Peoria is asking residents to prepare for its 2024 Christmas Splendor Exterior ... Commission as part of the East Peoria Festival of Lights. The competition is divided ...