Jeff Vorva
Times correspondent
If laughter is the best medicine, Laura Gress and Michelle Pytel would have been cured a long time ago.
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PHOTOS: 2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival
Thousands of spectators lined Ravinia Avenue Nov. 26 to see Santa, The Grinch and even Elvis in the third Orland Park Christmas Parade.
Kids bounce around at the Civic Center during the holiday festivities hosted by the Village of Orland Park.
- Jeff Vorva, The Times
The Orland Park Dance Company shows some moves in the Nov. 26 parade.
- Jeff Vorva, The Times
An Elvis Presley impersonator sings Christmas songs on the Granite Mountain float during the parade along Ravinia Avenue in Orland Park
- Jeff Vorva, The Times
The Grinch didn’t steal Christmas spirit at the Orland Park Christmas Parade.
- Jeff Vorva, The Times
The lights were bright at the Village Center Nov. 26, and they will be on display through the holidays.
- Jeff Vorva, The Times
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau tosses candy to spectators from the front of the parade.
- Jeff Vorva, The Times
Santa Claus made his annual appearance at the Civic Center and drew a long line.
- Jeff Vorva, The Times
Orland Park Pioneer athletes have fun marching in the parade.
- Jeff Vorva, The Times
Children sing before lighting the Christmas tree in Orland Park on Nov. 26.
- Jeff Vorva, The Times
It snowed lightly all day on Nov. 26, giving parts of the parade route a picturesque look.
- Jeff Vorva, The Times
