The Kankakee Public Library, in collaboration with the City of Kankakee and Downtown Kankakee, is excited to announce the 18th annual Lion Wreathing and Tree Lighting Ceremony, on Thursday, December 5, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. The evening’s festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m., at the library, 201 E. Merchant, featuring remarks from Mayor Curtis, followed by the traditional wreathing of the lions. A raffle at the library entrance will give two lucky children the chance to help Mayor Curtis with the wreathing.
Guests then will head over to the Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square, where there will be musical entertainment and lights. This year’s tree lighting will showcase a brand new 30-foot tree with more than 1,200 ornaments, which is in front of the iconic Depot fountain, alongside the beautifully-decorated traditional living tree. Giant wrapped decorative presents are a new addition to the living tree this year, as well.
The entire Depot will be adorned with thousands of lights in anticipation of a beautiful new light show. Guests also will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa, two of Santa’s live reindeer, and costumed characters, all while enjoying cookies and hot chocolate. The reindeer are a new and exciting addition to this year’s event!
This event is entirely free to attend and all ages are welcome. For more information please contact srobinson@lions-online.org or call the Kankakee Public Library at 815-939-4564.