Ice & Lights Festival
January 18, 2025
Ice Sculptures up by 1:00 PM
FestIVAL from 4-6PM
The weather outside is frightful, but our ice fest will be delightful! With 20+ magical, one-of-a-kind ice sculptures placed throughout Downtown, you can spend the day in Lemont seeing them all and shopping our local businesses!
About the Event
Starting at 1:00 PM, head to Lemont Downtown to explore ice sculptures sponsored by Lemont businesses. At 4:00 PM, head over to Front Street for a live ice carving demonstration!
From 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. activities taking place on Front Street:
Join Nate Johnson of Johnson Studios Ice Sculptures for a 2-ice block LIVE carving demonstration on the patio next to Next Mex on Front Street. It's audience choice and vote, so come with your ideas of what you want to see!
Visit two Live Reindeer in General Fry's Landing and Lemontster Archie and Friends.
Watch the Fire Performers heat things up!
Roast Marshmallows with the Lemont Firefighters.
FREE Tractor Hay Rides, weather permitting, with our friends from the Lemont Tractor Club.
The Creamery truck will be giving away 500 FREE, delicious hot chocolates courtesy of Village of Lemont.
Download the Map
Take your time strolling through Lemont Downtown to view all of the amazing ice sculptures sponsored by local businesses.
Meet Your Host
Ice & Lights Fest is hosted by The Village of Lemont and Lemont Downtown with the help of our sponsors and participating businesses.
For questions, connect with us at hello@lemontdowntown.com.
Where to park + Road Closures
You’ll find plenty of street, lot, and garage parking throughout Lemont Downtown. Use our parking guide to find a safe place to leave your car for the day and enjoy access to our easily walkable downtown.
Road Closures:
Front Street will be closed on January 18 from 3-7 PM
No Parking on Front Street from 2-7 pm
All activities will take place on Front Street