Picture this: Kicking off the Season with the Best Party Ever

Even Santa was surprised at the turnout for Glenview's Holiday in the Park and Parade, which kicked off the holiday shopping season. The decades-old tradition sparkled especially brightly this year, with hundreds more partiers than previous years, and guaranteed snow. "Wow what a crowd!" Santa said.

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Hosted by Glenview’s Chamber of Commerce, the party and parade were sponsored by Astellas, Chicago’s , GSB Glenview State Bank,  Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Northern Seasonal Services, NorthShore University Health System.