About
Crete Country Christmas is a subsidiary of the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce. This subset committee was created due to the nature of the event. The planning and execution of Crete Country Christmas involves a collaborative effort of the chamber, the Village of Crete, Crete Park District, the Crete Public Library, Crete Township, local businesses, civic groups, and residents.
Executive Board
Jamie Healy - President
Judy Petrungaro - Vice President
Mark Wiater - Treasurer
Dave Sieffert - Secretary
Board Members at Large
Gina Chavez
Janel Geary
Michael Liccar
Sandi Smigel
There are 10 committees, each with a specific focus, that meet throughout the year. These committees are made up of board members, business owners, local civic groups, and residents.
Committees
Safety
Parade
Entertainment/Food
Candy Cane Lane
Community Events
Santa Sleigh Parade
Marketing
Finance/Sponsorships
Tinseltown Tavern
Crete Country Christmas Events
Board meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at the Crete Public Library at 6:00pm.
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Entertainment
Candy Cane Lane Tent (Cass St. between Main & Wood)
2025 Entertainment and Event Schedule will be updated soon!
Friday, December 5, 2025
Little Giant
6:00 - 8:00pm​
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Libido Funk Circus
8:30 - 11:00pm
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Karaoke
12:00 - 1:30pm
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Frank Rossi
2:00 - 4:00pm
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Let Us Entertain You
3:30 - 5:30pm
Various school/group performances, schedule coming soon!​​
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Midlife Crisis
6:45 - 8:30pm
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Hair Bangers Ball
9:00 - 11:00pm
Activities
For details about each activity, please visit our Crete Country Christmas website!
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Waiting for Santa PJ Party
6:00-8:00pm​​​
Friday, December 5, 2025
Cocoa & Cookie Crawl
5:00-7:00pm​​​
(Pre-Registration Required)
Visits with Santa at the Gazebo
5:00-7:00pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025​
Grinch 5K
Check-In @ 7:00am
Race @ 8:00am
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Grinch Breakfast
9:00-10:30am
(Pre-Registration Required)
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Community Events
Throughout the Day​​​
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Kris Kringle Market
@ Crete Elementary School
9:00am-3:00pm
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Reindog Contest & Pet Blessings
@ Evil Horse
12:00pm
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Visits with Santa at the Gazebo
1:00-4:00pm
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Parade of Lights
6:00pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Bloody Mary BINGO
10:00am - 2:00pm​​​
Monday, December 8, 2025
Santa Sleigh Parade
Zone 1 (In-Town Crete)
Route Begins at 5:00pm​​​
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Santa Sleigh Parade
Zone 2 (Lincolnshire/Lincolnshire East Area)
Route Begins at 5:00pm​​​
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Forms
Learn more about Sponsorships to help support Crete Country Christmas, Sponsorship Levels, and to download the form.
Sign up to be in the Parade of Lights as a walker, automobile, or float! Parade lines up at Illinois Lutheran High School. Parade travels northbound on Main St. and begins at 6:00pm on Saturday, December 6, 2025
Sign up your business or organization to host a free community event on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Apply to be a vendor at the Kris Kringle Market, held at Crete Elementary from 9:00am - 3:00pm on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Apply to host a raffle or event fundraiser inside the Crete Country Christmas tent on Saturday or Sunday. Application deadline is early, so apply now!