It was cold and a little snowy but hundreds of adults and kids had fun at the Orland Park children’s New Year’s Eve party Dec. 31 at the Centennial Park Ice Rink. Yes, there was skating. But there was also music, dancing, contests, food and a countdown to welcome in 2024 — 12 hours early.
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A DJ had them dancing at the fifth New Year’s Party for families in Orland Park.
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Orland kids ring in 2024
Orland Park’s Mike Benjamin skates with his daughters Emma, left, and Vivian at the fifth children’s New Year’s party at Centennial Park.
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Orland kids ring in 2024
Chilly temperatures and light precipitation made the fire pit a popular spot.
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Orland kids ring in 2024
One game featured party hats and snowballs.Â
Orland kids ring in 2024
The Centennial Park Ice Rink was the place to be.Â
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Kids line up to do the limbo at the New Year’s party on Dec. 31.
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Orland kids ring in 2024
Adults and children tried their luck doing the Limbo on New Year’s Eve.
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Orland kids ring in 2024
Children get ready for a holiday-themed game.
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Orland kids ring in 2024
Joey Plecki-Fletcher, 5, of Orland Park gets in some quality skating time.
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Orland kids ring in 2024
What's New Year’s Eve without cider and party favors?
