Arlington Heights lights fantasy toys in North School Park
Arlington Heights lit up its 25th annual holiday display Friday evening in North School Park at Arlington Heights Road and Eastman Street. More than 80,000 tiny lights illuminate the fantasy toy displays along with the giant decorated tree in the center of the fountain.
The village's Special Events Commission hosted the ceremony. The first 1,000 visitors received a complimentary light-up reindeer nose. Music from the Hersey High School Dickens Carolers and Vibe Dance Company entertained the crowd.
The Arlington Heights Park District's skilled craftsmen built a special light display commemorating the district's 90th anniversary. In keeping with the children's toy theme of the park, they built a model locomotive engine, with a design inspired by the Chicago & Northwestern's engine "Pioneer," that is displayed in the center of the park. The interactive engine is constructed of materials including plywood and aluminum and measures approximately 16 feet long, 7 feet high and weighs approximately 350 pounds.