Along The Rock18 Nov 2025

Oh What Fun! A Tour of This Year’s Brightest Holiday Lights 🎄✨

Celebrate the magic of the season with this festive episode of Along the Rock! Host Nathan Stahr sits down with Melinda Jones and TJ Henry from Rock Falls Tourism and the Coloma Township Park District to talk all things holiday lights in Rock Falls.

In this episode, we explore the beloved Holiday Light Display at Centennial Park, how it began, and how it has grown into one of the Sauk Valley’s favorite seasonal traditions.

Opening Night: Friday, November 28
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides: Saturday, November 29 (Northern Star Farms)
Food Drive for Sauk Valley Food Bank: December 5
Santa, Mrs. Claus & Special Guest Visit: December 12
All special nights run 5:30–8:30 p.m., and the display is free. Donations are appreciated to support future improvements.

Voting for homes and businesses runs December 12–21
Winners announced December 23
Open to anyone in the 61071 ZIP code

Voting can be done by QR code at participating businesses, online via SurveyMonkey, or in person at Rock Falls City Hall.

If you love supporting local traditions and celebrating the holidays with family and friends, this episode is for you!

🎄 Holiday Light Display – Key Dates❄️ Winter Wonderland Decorating Event

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

0:54 - History of the Holiday Lights Display

3:20 - Special Events!

4:31 - Winter Wonderland Light Competition

6:24 - Voting Details

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