Gurnee, IL – Police have announced a temporary road closure on Old Grand Avenue this Friday, November 21, 2025, to accommodate the annual Holiday Lights event at Welton Plaza. The closure will begin at 5:00 p.m., with festivities scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
According to the Gurnee Police Department, Old Grand Avenue will be closed from Grand Avenue to O’Plaine Road, restricting vehicle access near the downtown area. In addition, access from Emerald Avenue will also be limited once the closure takes effect. No vehicles will be allowed into the event area after 5:00 p.m.
Police are asking residents and visitors to plan alternate routes and arrive early if attending. Parking will be available at nearby church and school lots, as indicated on the department’s event map.
The event, co-hosted by the Village of Gurnee and Gurnee Park District, will feature festive lights, music, and family-friendly activities to kick off the holiday season. More than 500 people have already RSVP’d through Facebook.
Drivers should expect increased foot traffic and minor delays in the area between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., with roads reopening shortly after the event concludes.
For more details or event updates, visit the Gurnee Police Department’s Facebook page or the Village of Gurnee’s Holiday Lights event listing.
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