Monee, IL – Families across Monee and eastern Will County are gearing up for a festive start to the holiday season as the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. The community event, hosted by the Village of Monee Parks & Recreation Department, is expected to draw a large turnout as residents gather for lights, refreshments, and a visit from Santa.
According to the Village of Monee, the evening begins at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Building on W. Court Street, where the official tree lighting will take place. Afterward, attendees will move to Firemen’s Park and Heritage Center, located just east of the ceremony site, for additional family activities.
Event organizers say Santa will be available throughout the night for photos with children and families. Parents are encouraged to bring charged phones or cameras, as lines can grow quickly once festivities begin.
The celebration is free and open to the public, with more than 300 residents already responding online that they plan to attend. Parking is available along nearby streets and in designated village lots, though attendees are advised to arrive early due to increased foot traffic and child safety considerations.
Friday’s weather in the Monee area is expected to be seasonably cool, making warm coats, gloves, and hats recommended for anyone planning to stay for the full two-hour event.
Residents say the annual tree lighting marks one of the village’s most family-oriented traditions—one that often signals the unofficial start of the holiday season in suburban Will County.
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