O'Fallon Illuminated Holiday Parade
Join us for festive celebrations and holiday cheer!
O'Fallon Illuminated Holiday Parade
Join us for festive celebrations and holiday cheer!
✨ Santa in Wonderland: A Journey Through Worlds Beyond ✨
New Parade Date: Friday - Nov 28th!
Enjoy the Fun!
Friday, November 28, 2025!
O’Fallon… we’re going down the rabbit hole a little early!
With a snowy and possibly icy weekend forecast trying to play the villain in our Wonderland story - we’re making a magical shift to be sure Santa’s big adventure still shines bright for our families!
The Nighttime Illuminated Parade - “Santa in Wonderland” - is moving to FRIDAY, Nov 28th at 6:00 PM!
(Trust us… the White Rabbit approved the schedule change. He said he’s late for everything, but even he won’t miss Friday!)
Join us FRIDAY evening as Santa tumbles through the rabbit hole, wanders through Neverland and galaxies far, far away, and finally finds his way to O’Fallon—with glowing, larger-than-life parade units lighting up the night!
Immediately following the parade:
Community Party
Tree Lighting
Festive fun for all ages
We can’t wait to see our friends, neighbors, and families come together for a night of lights, magic, and memories - just one day earlier than planned.
Thank you, O’Fallon, for rolling with the adventure. Sometimes Wonderland changes directions… and we follow the rabbit!
****We need some help on this new date! If you would like to volunteer to assist us at the parade or party event- please email us at OFallonHolidayParade@gmail.com
This year’s Nighttime Illuminated Parade invites you to follow Santa as he tumbles through the rabbit hole and journeys across realms of pure imagination—from whimsical Wonderland to the skies of Neverland, through galaxies far, far away, and beyond—all on his way to O’Fallon. Expect a larger-than-life theme filled with stunning lights, creative storytelling, and the brightest, most magical parade entries yet. Our dedicated parade elves have been hard at work to bring this enchanted adventure to life, making this year’s celebration our most unforgettable experience ever.
About the parade...
The O’Fallon Illuminated Holiday Parade is one of our community’s brightest traditions! Each year, neighbors, businesses, schools, and performers light up the streets with glowing floats, music, and holiday cheer.
Highlights:
- 🎄 The official O’Fallon Tree Lighting immediately follows the parade.
- 🎅 Santa and holiday characters greet families at the free Sponsor Expo & Post-Parade Party.
- 🥁 Marching bands, dancers, and community groups bring energy and excitement.
- ✨ It’s a night parade—so everything shines!
Join us after the parade...
Santa's Big Party!
Fun After the Parade- Completely FREE!
Head to Community Park after the parade for our completely free Sponsor Expo & Santa Party!
- Free hot chocolate, popcorn, cookies & treats
- Crafts and make-and-take activities for kids
- Sing-alongs and family entertainment
- Community Tree Lighting and more!
Participants and Sponsors
Celebrate Your Way with O'Fallon Holiday Parade
Our Parade is full! Thank you for joining us!
We welcome:
- 🎉 Floats (business, nonprofit, community groups)
- 🚶 Walking units (teams, clubs, dance groups, horses, etc.)
- 🚗 Mobile units (cars, trucks, bicycles, etc.)
- 🥁 Marching bands
⚠️ All units must include lights!
✨ Awards will be given for creativity and holiday spirit.
Links available below or on the Parade Tab at the top of the page...
Help Us Keep this Event Magical!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Be part of the magic! Sponsors make this parade and post-parade party possible. With thousands of attendees, this is a powerful way to showcase your business or organization while giving back to the community.
🎁 Benefits include:
- On-site booth at the Sponsor Expo
- Logo placement on signage, website, and promotions
- Recognition during parade announcements
- Opportunities for giveaways and engagement with families
Sponsorship Info (opens October 15)
Support Our Sponsors
Beth Ortega Group
The Beth Ortega Group at RE/MAX Preferred are the directors of the parade and post parade event. Their team has been sponsoring and working hard at hosting the parade for many years and look forward to another year of community light and love through this event.
Thank you Beth and Team!
Chad Schwarz
Chad always steps up for our community and is a wonderful part of our parade for many years! He has been a constant supporter and sponsor of the parade, along with many hours of volunteer time to promote and create this exciting event.
Thank you Chad!
Country Financial
Derrick Lebryk and Michael Schreffler are multi-year sponsors and always the first to raise their hands and offer to support our event. Their community focus and positive cheerful demeanor are a huge asset to our event! "If managing your financial goals is on your to-do list this year, there's no better time than now. Whether you have a plan for your family's future or want to start that journey, I'm here to help."
Support Our Sponsors
RE/MAX Preferred
RE/MAX Preferred opened its doors 30 years ago and has been setting records ever since. Our legacy of excellence is driven by top-performing agents who consistently average over $5 million in closed volume and more than 25 transaction sides.
BJC HealthCare
We treat your health like it’s the most important thing in the world.
Find everyday care and the most advanced treatments at nationally ranked and community hospitals
Support Our Sponsors
Home Heating and Cooling
We believe a great relationship begins with trust. Home Heating & Cooling is a local business that’s locally and veteran-owned. We’re proud to be your neighbor and part of the community in O’Fallon and surrounding areas. We have more than 30 years of experience in heating and cooling your home at an affordable price. And integrity and outstanding customer service are our top priorities. You can trust that our experienced professionals are providing you with an honest expert.
Salon Ludic
With years of experience and continuing education our dedicated team is ready serve you and your beauty needs. We will help you decide the best look, and deliver just the right service. Our comfortable, relaxed atmosphere is designed to make you feel great!
Our team will pamper you in every way.
Come EXPERIENCE us soon.
Wood Bakery
Your hometown bakery since 1967. We have a broad array of pastries, pies, cookies & cakes. Famous for the best donuts in town!
Wood Bakery not only sponsors our event with wonderful treats for the party, but also consistently ranks as the top builder for our amazing City Floats!
