✨ SantaFest: O’Fallon Illuminated Holiday Parade &Festival
Saturday, November 28, 2026
One night. Hundreds of Santas.
Only one is real - and he's saving his entrance for last.
The Brightest and Best Evening of the Holidays!
We can’t wait to see our friends, neighbors, and families come together for a night of lights, magic, and memories.
Will the real Santa Claus please stand up?
This year's Nighttime Illuminated Parade turns O'Fallon into a full-blown Where's Waldo for Santas. Businesses, schools, dance troupes, and families are all invited to build their most ridiculous, most creative, most obviously-not-Santa Santa displays. Think Darth Vader in a red suit, a Santa mariachi band, an inflatable Santa the size of a house — everything except the real thing. Because there's only one Santa Claus, and he's waiting at the very end of the route to close out the night right.
About the Event...
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... all leading to a free community festival in the park!
- 🎄 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!
Participants
Celebrate Your Way with O'Fallon Holiday Parade
Our Parade is accepting applications!
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 at least 50% or more in lights!
We do not allow any political, divisive, offensive, or crabby units or people.
✨ Awards will be given for creativity and holiday spirit- ‘Santa-Fest themed entries will be given additional points.
Help Us Keep this Event Magical!
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 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!
Support Our Sponsors 2026
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!
