Parade is cancelled due to extreme weather predicted.

WINTER LIGHTS

The Merriest & Cheeriest of Seasons Starts with Winter Lights

• When: 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021
  Parade steps-off at 6:30 p.m. 
• Where: Downer Place, from Water Street to River Street, in downtown Aurora
• Parking: Free parking available in all public Downtown lots
• Tips: Be sure to arrive early, as streets will begin to close at 6:00 p.m.

You Won't Want to Miss this Year's Winter Lights

As the City of Aurora's official kick-off to the holiday season, this free family-friendly event will be filled with merry-making moments and a sleigh full of fun for the entire family.

Stepping off at 6:30 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will usher in the holiday season with an illuminated parade filled with reindeer, elves, special guests and other holiday favorites!

Following the Parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with Mayor Irvin and the newly-crowned Little Mr. and Miss Aurora, will lead the crowd in a countdown to flip the magic switch and illuminate the City's holiday tree!

After the tree lighting, the downtown Aurora sky will be brightened by a grand fireworks display along the banks of the Fox River, sponsored by the Chicago Premium Outlets! 

Fireworks are best viewed on the East Downer Place bridge. 

The twinkling lit streets of downtown Aurora will be filled with costumed characters, festive photo-ops, food trucks and much more!

After the fireworks, join us on Downer Place, between Stolp Avenue and River Street, for food trucks, hot cocoa, festive photo ops with Santa, Mrs. Claus and other holiday characters, music, shopping and more!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be located inside Wyckwood House, ready to take photos and listen to holiday wishes! The line for Santa will begin at Tredwell Coffee and wrap around through Wyckwood House. 

More Information

For more information on this event, please contact the City of Aurora Special Events Division:
(630) 256-3370 | Events@aurora-il.org

1st Annual Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot
11/20/21
Downtown Aurora
7:00 AM - Packet Pick Up Begins in Parking Lot X in Downtown Aurora
9:00 AM - Run/Walk Begins
10:00 AM - Two Brothers Roundhouse Opens for Post-Race Celebration
11:00 AM - Awards Ceremony at Two Brothers Roundhouse

Runner Registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Aurora/TomAHawk5k
Business sponsorship for event:
https://www.cffrv.org/profile/turkey-trot-2021/
Join the running community of the Aurora area on a flat and fast course along the Fox River. ALL proceeds benefit the Aurora East Educational Foundation and A + Foundation for West Aurora Schools in their support of students on both the East and West sides of Aurora. This debut event is sure to be an exciting one, finishing with the final straightaway across the brand new pedestrian bridge in downtown Aurora.
All participants will receive:
A Long Sleeve Dri-Fit Shirt
A Finisher Medal
Chip Timed Result
One Free Draft Beer (or non-alcoholic beverage) at Two Brothers Roundhouse during Post-Race Celebration
...and more
East is East and West is West, and in Aurora, Together is Best!!!

The A+ Foundation:
The A+ Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that began in 1992 as the Foundation for West Aurora School which then merged in 2008 with the West Aurora High School Alumni Association. The A+ Foundation supports the students, staff, and community and raises money in order to enhance opportunities and provide additional resources which are so necessary to the success of our District. For additional info contact Ingrid Roney at 630-546-6456 / ingridroney@sd129.org
The Aurora East Educational Foundation: (AEEF) was established in 1993 to provide funds and resources for the enhancement and enrichment of the educational programs and activities of East Aurora School District 131. The AEEF attracts private funds and resources to support programs and services not funded with tax dollars. The AEEF is a not-for-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation directed and governed by a group of private citizens, most of whom are graduates of East Aurora High School or district residents. For additional info contact Bill J Deligiannis at 630-788-5288 / aeef131@gmail.com