The 134th Annual SANTA CLAUS PARADE – the longest running holiday parade in the country - steps off at 10:15 AM on Friday, November 26, 2021 (the day after Thanksgiving). Please join us in this great Peoria tradition as the parade takes a magical journey through the downtown streets of Peoria. The costumed characters, novelty walking units and decorated floats will surely get you in the holiday spirit and delight the children along the route. The parade telecast, sponsored by Busey Bank, will be broadcast live on WMBD-TV Channel 31 from in front of City Hall.

This years parade will return to the route from years past. It will begin at the Peoria Central Firehouse on Monroe & Bryan Streets, then proceed on Monroe to Main, left on Main Street, right on Jefferson Street, left down Liberty Street and finally left on Adams Street ending at the courthouse.

While we are returning to a traditional parade this year, we encourage you to wear a mask and social distance as much as you can.

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Central Illinois' Elite Comedy Improv Troupe makes their Broadway Lounge debut!

Admission is $5 plus a 2 item required minimum purchase (with at least 1 food item). Seating begins at 6p. Once seated our wait staff will take your food and drink orders. Show begins at 7:30p.

Seating accommodates 2, 4, or 6. If you are planning for a group large than 6, please call us at 309-431-9708 to make a reservation.

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Live at the Five Spot is the Contemporary Art Center’s bi-monthly Friday night music event featuring the best regional talent performing a variety of great music, including R&B, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock and lots more. Enjoy a nightclub atmosphere while unwinding with your friends after a busy week. While the music fills the building, one can stroll through our three fine art galleries. Consult the calendar to learn what bands will be playing.  More info...