Wheaton gets in the holiday spirit with several community traditions

Downtown Wheaton will shine bright Nov. 27 as three holiday traditions return to welcome the season.Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy an evening of festive lights and holiday cheer with the Night of Lights in Adams Park, the annual Wheaton Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. The Nights of Lights Park Lighting Ceremony stars at 4 p.m. with a visit to Adams Park, 201 N. Main St., where more than 55,000 lights will illuminate the trees and animated light display with bring the park’s fountain to life. The community is invited to help count down the lighting of the park at 4 p.m., accompanied by festive holiday music. This a free, family-friendly attraction that will continue to illuminate Adams Park daily from 4 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 3.The holiday festivities continue at 6 p.m. with the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade, hosted by the Downtown Wheaton Association. Enjoy the procession of lights, music and displays as the parade makes its way through downtown Wheaton. Th