Yorkville Holiday Celebration Weekend

Visits with Santa

3:30-5:30pm

Looking to see Santa Claus this winter? Santa is setting up his workshop within the Recreation Activities Center on Friday, November 17 from 3:30-5:30pm and is inviting YOU for a visit! Families will have the opportunity to share their wish lists with Santa and his elves!  Please be prepared for the possibility of long lines as you wait to visit with Santa. Visitors will not be accepted after 5:30pm to ensure everyone in line visits Santa prior to the Parade.  

Santa’s Workshop will be placed inside the Recreation Activities Center (201 W Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville).  Parking near the Recreation Activities Center may be limited, so please plan accordingly.

Yorkville High School Madrigal Singers

6:15-6:30pm

Enjoy a festive performance of holiday music by the students in the Yorkville High School Madrigals before the Holiday Parade! 

Yorkville Holiday Celebration Holiday Parade

6:30pm

Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department this year at the Yorkville Holiday Celebration as we spread some holiday cheer with a Parade starting at 6:30pm.  The parade will begin at the corner of Hydraulic Ave and Mill Street, proceed West down Hydraulic Avenue, and end at Route 47. We ask all parade spectators to view the parade on the North side of Hydraulic Ave along the sidewalk of Riverfront Park. 

Create A Float
Everyone is eligible to have a float within the parade and all interested participants are encouraged to submit a Parade Sign-Up Form or contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at Recreation@yorkville.il.us to confirm a space within the parade.  Floats will be accepted the day of the parade as space allows, and are encouraged to have lights illuminating their float as it will be dark during the parade. 

Floats should meet at the Eastern most end of Hydraulic Ave near the Riverfront Park Playground starting at 5:45pm with the parade scheduled to begin at 6:30pm.  Floats will be placed within the parade on a first come, first serve basis. Click here for more information about placing a float in the parade.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

7:00pm
Join Mayor Purcell and Santa Claus in this long-standing tradition as they light the beautiful 22-foot Christmas tree at the center of Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville) immediately after the Holiday Parade (approximately 7pm).

Jingle Jog Family Fun Run

2:30pm
Yorkville American Legion Post 489
(9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville)

Jingle all the way in the Jingle Jog Family Fun Run! This year we are opening the Jingle Jog to ALL AGES that are looking for a shorter, noncompetitive run while still raising funds for Kendall County Families in need! All participants will receive a Custom 2.5” Finishers Medal, Jingle Bell, and cup of Hot Chocolate!  PLUS, all runners registering by October 25 will receive a commemorative Jingle Jog Hoodie!

By participating in this 1-mile fun run, a portion of your registration will help support the Knights of Columbus to provide food and toys to families in need within Kendall County this Christmas!  Both walkers and runners are welcome! Register now or click here for more information about this Family Fun Run! 

Rudolph Run 5K

4:00pm
Yorkville American Legion Post 489 
(9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville)
Run, Run Rudolph! It’s time to help the Knights of Columbus spread some Christmas cheer to families in need! By participating in this professionally chip timed 5K, a portion of your registration will help support the Knights of Columbus provide food and toys to families within Kendal County this Christmas! Register now or click here for more information!

Race Route Map

Click on the map below to view the race routes!

Fireworks Show

6:30pm
Route 47 & Countryside Parkway 

Start the Holiday Season with a BANG and join the United City of Yorkville for a spectacular firework show!  The fireworks will begin at dusk and will be shot off near the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Pkwy.  Any fireworks updates or cancellations due to extreme weather will be notified through the United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook page.

Please note that Countryside Parkway will be partially shut down west bound between the Hampton Inn and Goodwill and East Bound between the Hampton Inn and McHugh Rd. Access to Goodwill and the Hampton Inn will not be obstructed.

Visits with Santa

Friday, November 18

3:30-5:30pm

Looking to see Santa Claus this winter? Santa is setting up his workshop within the Recreation Activities Center on Friday, November 17 from 3:30-5:30pm and is inviting YOU for a visit! Families will have the opportunity to share their wish lists with Santa and his elves!  Please be prepared for the possibility of long lines as you wait to visit with Santa. Visitors will not be accepted after 5:30pm to ensure everyone in line visits Santa prior to the Parade.  

Santa’s Workshop will be placed inside the Recreation Activities Center (201 W Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville).  Parking near the Recreation Activities Center may be limited, so please plan accordingly. 

Santa Sponsors

It's time to help the Knights of Columbus spread some Christmas cheer to families in need! 

By participating in this festive 5K and the Jingle Jog Fun Run, a portion of your registration will help support the Knights of Columbus provide food and toys to families within Kendall County this Christmas! For more information and to register click here!

Jingle Jog Family Fun Run

Saturday, November 18 · 2:30pm
Yorkville American Legion Post #489
(9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville)

Jingle all the way in the Jingle Jog Family Fun Run! This year we are opening the Jingle Jog to ALL AGES that are looking for a shorter, noncompetitive run while still raising funds for Kendall County Families in need! All participants will receive a Custom 2.5” Finishers Medal, Jingle Bell, and cup of Hot Chocolate!  PLUS, all runners registering by October 25 will receive a commemorative Jingle Jog Hoodie! 

By participating in this 1-mile fun run, a portion of your registration will help support the Knights of Columbus to provide food and toys to families in need within Kendall County this Christmas!  Both walkers and runners are welcome! Register now or click here for more information about this Family Fun Run! 

Rudolph Run 5K

Saturday, November 18 · 4:00pm
Yorkville American Legion Post 489 
(9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville)
Run, Run Rudolph! It’s time to help the Knights of Columbus spread some Christmas cheer to families in need! By participating in this professionally chip timed 5K, a portion of your registration will help support the Knights of Columbus provide food and toys to families within Kendal County this Christmas! Register now or click here for more information!

Don't forget to dress to impress! There will be a prizes given to the top 2 most festive runners!

Merry & Bright Light Competition

Do you live along the race route for either the Rudolph Run 5K or the Jingle Jog? Can you put Clark Griswold to shame with your light display? Well, ask Rusty to start untangling that ball of lights now and get ready to shine in this year's Merry & Bright decorating competition!

Click here for more details and to see if your home is along the Rudolph Run or Jingle Jog Family Fun Run Route!

Fireworks Show

Saturday, November 18 6:30pm
Route 47 & Countryside Parkway 

Start the Holiday Season with a BANG and join the United City of Yorkville for a spectacular firework show!  The fireworks will begin at dusk and will be shot off near the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Pkwy.  Any fireworks updates or cancellations due to extreme weather will be notified through the United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook page.

Please note that Countryside Parkway will be partially shut down west bound between the Hampton Inn and Goodwill and East Bound between the Hampton Inn and McHugh Rd. Access to Goodwill and the Hampton Inn will not be obstructed.

 Fireworks Sponsors