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Decorating Party
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Festival decorators are invited to the Rialto to begin the winter wonderland transformation and bring the Festival of Trees to life!
(closed to the public)
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Opening Day
General Admission
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Barton Grand Theatre Pipe Organ
concert performances at
11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Opening Night Gala
5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Tickets: $25 per person
Gala guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts from nine of Joliet’s finest restaurants and caterers while enjoying the festive sounds of the
United Way Exelon Band.
Business/Cocktail attire
Restaurants:
158 North
Al's Steakhouse
Bella Cucina Catering
Bussean Custom Caterers
Cutting Edge Catering
Gourmet Catering
Marie's Catering
The Department
Truth Restaurant
Sponsored by:
Packard Transport, Inc.
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General Admission
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Movie showings:
12 Noon – National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
3PM – Holiday Inn, starring Bing Crosby & Fred Astaire
7 PM – Holiday Inn
Sponsored by:
Downtown Lunch Hour
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tickets:
$15 day of event
$10 in advance by 11/21
Grab a tasty bite to eat in the
warmth of the Festival lights.
Price includes admission,
boxed lunch and a soft drink.
Boxed Lunch provided by Gourmet Catering
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General Admission
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Barton Grand Theatre Pipe Organ
concert performances at
11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Twisted Christmas
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
(21 and older)
General Admission Pricing
Join us for a night of
mischief & music!
Start your Party here with the
Petty Profit$ and FREAK from 100.7 WRXQ.
Sponsored by:
 
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Closed for Thanksgiving
Happy Holidays! |
Teddy Bear Tea
Reserved seating at
9:30 am & 12:00 pm
Tickets: Adults $20.00
Children 12 & under $15.00
Young and old alike will enjoy this special brunch featuring delicious food and fun complete with a special appearance by St. Nick and a keepsake Teddy Bear for each child. Brunch provided by Cutting Edge Catering
General Admission
2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Movies showings:
3 pm - Happy Feet
7 pm - National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Sponsored by:
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Celebration of Voices
General Admission
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Enjoy the sweet sounds of
area choirs and choruses
performing on the Rialto stage throughout the day.
Sponsored by:
The evening will include our
Premier Solo Singing Competition
Rialto Idol
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Click here to view the 2009 winners and contestants
Complete with our own
Celebrity Judge Panel.
Cash Prize and Rialto Experience
will be awarded to the winner.
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General Admission
9:00 am to 12:00 pm and
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Don’t miss your last chance to view and bid on the fabulous trees and wreaths featured throughout the
Rotunda, Esplanade and Balcony. Bidding will close at 5:30 PM
Von Heidecke’s“The Nutcracker”
2:00 pm
Tickets: AA, A $38; B,C $30 and
Children 12 & under $20.50
Let yourself be charmed by this holiday classic, choreographed by
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