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A Special Message from the Winter Wonderland Committee:
After a well-deserved holiday break, we are thrilled to extend our heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who played an essential role in making this year’s Winter Wonderland an incredible success! We are truly overwhelmed with gratitude for the support, dedication, and enthusiasm that brought our Winter Wonderland event, parade, and tree lighting ceremony to life. This magical experience was made possible by the collective efforts of so many remarkable individuals, businesses, and organizations in our community. Thank you for helping us create unforgettable memories!
Special Thanks To:
- Merkle Ridge Christmas Trees - For donating the tree
- City of Oglesby, Illinois City Hall Staff - For handling the decorations for the tree and involving the community
- Commissioner Baldridge - For choosing the tree, hanging flyers, and picking up the tree, as well as supporting his departments' involvement
- Augustyniak Construction LLC - For picking up the tree
- City of Oglesby, Illinois, Parks and Recreation Department - For putting the decorations on the tree, decorating Senica Square, hanging banners, and signage
- Oglesby Electrical Department - For helping set the tree in the tree stand
- Dan Daley & Julie May - Daley's Super Service - For being our parade marshal
- Troy Phones - For lending 2-way radios
- Ryan Rolando photography Ryan Rolando - For being our official photographer
- Garzanelli's Supper Club - For escorting the WAO float
- Jeremy Hillyer - For coordinating the pick and final sales of the 50/50 raffle
- Sarah Metcalfe - For volunteering for the day's events
- Mary Ann Stefanelli - For volunteering for the day's events
- Laura & Karl from East End Tap & Hot Rodz - For lending golf carts
- Rob Deihl - For volunteering for the day's events
- Santa and Mrs. Claus - AKA Mike & Pam for donating their time and participation
- Amanda Carter - A parade committee member and lending her trailer for float
- Michelle & Zac Kwiatek - For volunteering for the day's events
- Nick Nosalik - For volunteering for the day's events
- Cookie Kingdom - For donating cookies for Santa's float
- Oglesby Washington School - For the beautiful music at the tree lighting and holding the parade banner
- Oglesby Police Department - For safety coordination and participation
- Streets Department - For closing down streets and cleanup after
- Oglesby Elks Lodge - For allowing the use of the lodge as a warming center and parade staging
- American Legion Color Guard - For stepping off our parade
- Manny the Emcee, sponsored by Bulldogs Bar - For being the official emcee
- Jim & Carmen Clapp - For driving the escort vehicle for the WAO float
- NCAT - For providing rides for the walkers to the Elks
Radio Sponsors:
- MP Automotive & Repair
- Edward Jones - Daryk Brayton
- The Rootbeer Stand
- Mercers Rooftop
- East End Tap
- HOT RODZ Bar and Gaming Lounge
50/50 Sales Hosted By:
- Bulldogs Bar
- CortiLeno's
- MP Automotive & Repair
Parking Provided By:
- Eureka Savings Bank
- Heartland Bank and Trust Company
- River Bum Rafting
Thank you to ALL the Open House Participants:
- Alliance Dental Group
- Brennan’s Bar & Grill
- Carrico’s Claudettes
- CortiLeno's
- Dickinson House
- East End Tap
- HOT RODZ Bar and Gaming Lounge
- Lizzie's Lounge
- MP Automotive & Repair
- Oglesby Public Library
- Oglesby Union Church
- Prey-Mueller Funeral Home
- Sacred Senses: Therapeutic Massage, End-of-Life & Grief Services
- Shining Nerd 3D
- Timber Creek Beauty Studio
And to ALL Parade Entries – You brought the magic to life!
Sponsors for 2024 – Your support is the foundation of our success.
- All in Finish & Paint
- H & S Contracting
- John Pini-State Farm Insurance
- Surf Internet
- Eureka Savings Bank
- Dose Insurance Agency
From the twinkling lights to the joyous music and cheerful faces, this event reminded us why Oglesby is such a special community. Your generosity, time, and spirit made Winter Wonderland an event to remember.
With gratitude,
The Oglesby Winter Wonderland Team
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