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Parade of Lights
Each year Minonk starts off the Christmas season with its Parade of Lights that occurs on the first
Saturday night of each December. The parade includes floats from
all over the area and is becoming bigger and better each year. At 6:30 fireworks signal the start of
the parade. Then the street lights are turned
off and the downtown area becomes charge with anticipation and excitement. The many lighted floats
seem to glide on air as they make their way slowly along the darkened streets. The downtown stores remain open during and after
the parade to welcome the festive crowd. Children can see Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at City Hall. Many
former residents of Minonk return for this event to meet with friends and relatives. It has become a winter
homecoming for residents and former residents of Minonk that gives a cheery start to the Christmas season.
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Children get to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. |
Dowtown Minonk is crowded with people in a festive mood. |
The lighted floats seem to glide through the darkened streets. |
Click here for pictures of the Parade of Lights |
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