Crete Parade of Lights 2025

The Jingle Johns Are Rolling In!

Get ready, Crete! The always-entertaining Jingle Johns are rolling into the Crete Parade of Lights on December 6, 2025. These singing, dazzling portable restrooms are guaranteed to light up the night and put smiles on every face. As part of the Crete Country Christmas celebration, the Jingle Johns will bring laughter and holiday spirit to the parade route.

Community Spirit, Holiday Magic

Our singing, animated porta-potties will bring festive cheer and laughter to the heart of the community. We’re passionate about supporting local traditions because community is at the core of what we do. Join us as we celebrate the season and prove that even portable restrooms can spread holiday joy!

Restrooms That Dazzle!

Decked out with over 4,000 dazzling lights and a booming sound system, these high-tech porta potties are synced to deliver a jaw-dropping light and music spectacle. The Jingle Johns transform any gathering into a festive sensation. Get ready to experience restroom entertainment like never before!

Sleigh Bells, Spotlights, and Johns

These portable restrooms are decked out with dazzling lights, synchronized singing, and infectious holiday spirit. Now live and mobile, the Jingle Johns travel throughout Chicago, Northwest Indiana, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee—spreading cheer and belting out festive tunes wherever they go.

Catch the Jingle Johns Live

Catch the Jingle Johns at events throughout the 2025 holiday season, including the Crete Parade of Lights, St. John Christmas Parade, Peotone Christmas Parade and more. Want to bring the Jingle Johns unforgettable cheer to your next event? You can request an appearance and join the festive fun!

Crete Parade of Lights FAQs

The Crete Parade of Lights starts at 6 PM sharp! Grab your spot early, then load up on hot cocoa or apple cider 🍫🍎—See you there!

The Crete Parade of Lights is lighting up the streets on Saturday, December 6, 2025!

The Crete Parade of Lights blazes north up Main Street, kicking off at Burville and lighting the way to First Street.

Registration can be found on the Crete Country Christmas website for further information about how to register. However, registration closes on November 24, 2025.
Absolutely—Crete transforms into a festive wonderland during Crete Country Christmas, a six-day celebration brimming with holiday excitement! Mark your calendar: December 4–9.

🧤🧣 Winter Gear – Make sure to bundle up as the parade is outside and the weather in the Midwest is chilly, especially when the sun goes down!

🧻 Pocket-Sized Essentials – Wet wipes, mini hand sanitizer, and hand warmers!

💵 Cash/Card – For food, merch, and shopping around downtown to warm up from being out in the cold.

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