Christmas and Holiday Lights are on in Arlington Heights; Colder than Usual Weather for Tree Lighting at North School Park Friday
Christmas and holiday lights are on for 2023. The Village's Special Events Commission and the Arlington Heights Park District, along with a large crowd, celebrated the kick-off to the holiday season with the Tree Lighting at North School Park and festive fun at Harmony Park, in downtown Arlington Heights on Friday, November 24, 2023 The festivities occur every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving and North School Park. The Christmas and holiday lights remain lit every day through the holiday season. The weather was colder than normal with the air temperature ranging from 30°F to 27°F during the festivities. The high on Friday was only 32°F. The normal High on Nov. 24 is 44°F with a normal low of 29°F, usually around daybreak. Winds were from the North and Northwest around 6-10 MPH. No precipitation, therefore no snow. Here are the highlights for the 2023 event ... 4:30 p.m.: See Park District Vibe Dance Group and hear Hersey School Dickens Carolers. 5:00 p.m.: Arlington Heights Pa...