Wheaton Kicks off the Holidays on Friday, Nov. 29

The City of Wheaton and Downtown Wheaton Association have an exciting lineup of beloved community events this week. To start the season, Friday, Nov. 29 will be filled with the return of cherished holiday traditions:

• Nights of Lights Begins: For its fifth year, Nights of Lights returns to Adams Park! Join us for the park lighting on Nov. 29 at 4:30 p.m. and enjoy the park’s light display throughout the holiday season. This event is open to the public at no cost.
• Wheaton Christmas Parade: The tradition continues; join the Downtown Wheaton Association for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. The parade will travel from Wheaton Avenue at Wesley Street south to Front Street, turning east (left) on Front Street, and finishing at Cross Street.
• Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Join the Downtown Wheaton Association for the second annual Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the pavilion near Liberty Drive and Main Street, immediately following the parade at 7 p.m.

For more information about these events, visit the Downtown Wheaton Association's website.

Christmas Parade Road Closures & Parking Restrictions

Please keep in mind the following road closures and parking restrictions for the annual Christmas Parade:

Parade Road Closures

Please visit the City's website for a map of the road closures related to the Christmas Parade.

• On Thursday, Nov. 28 at approximately 9 p.m. to Friday, Nov. 29 at approximately 8 p.m., the following street will be temporarily closed:
  • Karlskoga Avenue between Wheaton Avenue and Hale Street
• On Friday, Nov. 29 from approximately 4-8 p.m., the following street will be temporarily closed:
  • Wheaton Avenue between Union Avenue and Wesley Street
• On Friday, Nov. 29 from approximately 5-8 p.m., the following streets will be temporarily closed:
  • Wheaton Avenue between Wesley Street and Front Street
  • Wesley Street between Wheaton Avenue and West Street
  • Front Street between West Street and Cross Street
  • Hale Street between Liberty Drive and Front Street
  • Main Street between Liberty Drive and Seminary Avenue
  • Cross Street between Wesley Street and Front Street
  • Wesley Street between Scott Street and Main Street
  • Liberty Drive between Main Street and Cross Street

Parade Parking Restrictions

• On Thursday, Nov. 28 at 9 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m., there will be no parking allowed on the following street:
  • Karlskoga Avenue between Wheaton Avenue and Hale Street
• On Friday, Nov. 29 from 3-8 p.m., there will be no parking allowed on the following streets:
  • Front Street between Wheaton Avenue and Cross Street
  • Wheaton Avenue between Wesley Street and Front Street

Register for the DuPage County Safety Action Plan Virtual Open House on Dec. 5

Join DuPage County and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) for the DuPage County Safety Action Plan Virtual Open House on Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-7 p.m. To register, please visit bit.ly/dupagesapwebinar.

You’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences on roads in your community, provide ideas on improving traffic safety, and learn more about the current state of traffic safety. This webinar will be an opportunity for residents to help shape the future of traffic safety in our region as part of the Safe Travel for All initiative.

Other ways to provide feedback:

• Complete the Safe Travel for All survey to provide your input.
• Submit an entry on the Safety Hotspots Map to enter specific safety concerns.