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    PHOTOS: 2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival
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    PHOTOS: 2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    • Jeff Vorva The Times
    • Nov 28, 2023
    • Nov 28, 2023
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    Thousands of spectators lined Ravinia Avenue Nov. 26 to see Santa, The Grinch and even Elvis in the third Orland Park Christmas Parade.

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    Kids bounce around at the Civic Center during the holiday festivities hosted by the Village of Orland Park.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    The Orland Park Dance Company shows some moves in the Nov. 26 parade.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    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

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    The Grinch didn’t steal Christmas spirit at the Orland Park Christmas Parade.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    The lights were bright at the Village Center Nov. 26, and they will be on display through the holidays.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau tosses candy to spectators from the front of the parade.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    Santa Claus made his annual appearance at the Civic Center and drew a long line.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    Orland Park Pioneer athletes have fun marching in the parade.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    Children sing before lighting the Christmas tree in Orland Park on Nov. 26.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    2023 Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival

    It snowed lightly all day on Nov. 26, giving parts of the parade route a picturesque look.

    Jeff Vorva, The Times
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