The Village of South Holland Lights Up for the Holiday Season

On Friday, December 3, 2004, Mayor Don De Graff was joined by Santa Claus, McKinley Jr. High School Band, and more than 150 children for the official lighting of the village Christmas trees in front of the municipal building.  Thornton Township also lit their community Christmas trees with the assistance of Mayor De Graff, village and township trustees and local residents. 

This wonderful holiday tradition was enjoyed by many families, as children shared their “wish list” with Santa and sipped delicious hot chocolate provided by Starbucks. Santa’s elves handed out gift bags filled with treats donated by the South Holland Garden Club, Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds and Walt’s. 

 “I wish everyone a joy-filled Christmas and a meaningful and Happy New Year,” exclaimed Mayor De Graff.

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Mayor De Graff , Santa and Thornton Township Trustee Jacki Rivera light the Christmas trees.

Santa reads a “wish list” while his elf, Raegan Wynsma, hands out gift bags.

The Village of South Holland
Communications Department
16226 Wausau Avenue   South Holland, IL 60473
Telephone 708-210-2918     Fax 708-210-1019
Email:  mthornton@southholland.org