EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — East Peoria is marking 40 years of history, lighting the way for East Peoria’s Festival of Lights. Starting back in 1984, the festival has been a staple in the city ...

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The 11th annual Festival of Lights Shop N Stroll took place in East Peoria’s historic Four Corners district. Many people came out shopping for gifts, free carriage ...

What streets will be closed for the Festival of Lights? Springfield Road will be closed from Taylor Street to North Main Street from 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, until 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25.

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The streets of East Peoria were lit up for Saturday’s 40th annual Festival of Lights Parade. This year’s theme was “40 floats for 40 years.” ...

The festival's mascot is a wooden soldier named Folepi, whose name came from an acronym "Festival of Lights, East Peoria, Illinois." Folepi is the host of several events at the festival, including ...

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — East Peoria is marking 40 years of history, lighting the way for East Peoria’s Festival of Lights. Starting back in 1984, the festival has been a staple in the city since, ...