Palos Hills, IL – Families across southwest Cook County are invited to a community holiday celebration this Wednesday as Palos Hills hosts its annual First Responders Christmas Party and Tree Lighting at Town Square Park.
According to the City of Palos Hills and Palos Hills Police, the event begins Wednesday, December 3 at 6 p.m. at the Town Square Park gazebo, located at 8455 W. 103rd Street. The celebration is free and open to the public.
City officials say Santa will make a special entrance aboard a firetruck as Mayor Gerald Bennett lights the outdoor Christmas tree. At approximately 6:15 p.m., attendees can head inside the Community Center for live music from the Stagg High School Choir, who will perform Christmas and holiday songs throughout the evening.
The Grinch is also scheduled to appear, along with refreshments and activities for children and families. Guests are encouraged to bring an ornament to hang on the indoor community tree, a tradition that organizers say helps bring residents together during the holiday season.
Officials note that the event is designed to honor local first responders and give families the opportunity to meet police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who serve the Palos Hills and Palos Township communities.
The event is being held in partnership with the City of Palos Hills and Palos Township. Residents are asked to RSVP to Aldermen Mike Lebarre or Donna O’Connell using the emails listed on the official event flyer.
Organizers say the annual celebration typically draws families from throughout the southwest suburbs, including Hickory Hills, Bridgeview, and Chicago Ridge, and serves as the city’s unofficial kickoff to the holiday season.
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