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Holiday Lights Parade in Downtown Springfield

Sat, Dec 07 , 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm

1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701

Enjoy all the fun of the Springfield Jaycees Holiday Lights Parade in downtown Springfield on Saturday December 7th.

The Springfield Jaycees Christmas Parade is a tradition going back 70+ years. Watch this lighted Christmas parade wind around the heart of downtown. The route will follow west on Jefferson starting at 7th, turn south on 5th, east on Monroe, north on 6th and ends at 6th and Washington. Don't miss all the fun!

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President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

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Wyndham Springfield - City Centre

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Full service hotel located in historic downtown.

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State House Inn - The Red Collection - Springfield

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Located in downtown Springfield, the State House Inn is right across the street from the Illinois State Capitol complex.

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