VOP Winter 2016

HOLIDAYS IN ORLAND PARK

HOLIDAYS IN ORLAND PARK

The theme of this year’s Village of Orland Park holiday lights is “whimsical,” showing childlike wonder but also timeless elegance. Different types of lights have been placed throughout the community for the enjoyment of residents, businesses and visitors. Orland Park’s new displays invite people to shop, dine and play in Orland Park. The green gemstone lights feature the village’s new brand identity. Like other communities, Orland Park has created a custom logo that incorporates the history, brand and identity of the town. The logo was created with the input of hundreds of residents who volunteered to be a part of the process last year. Read more about the creation of the village’s new brand at www.orlandpark.org/brandinginfo. For the pole décor, the village chose a simple yet celebratory champagne-like design. The décor also maintains a color scheme that is consistent with the village --- pure white and green. And, rather than using the standard green/red lights or warm white lights, the poles are sprinkled with pure white lights, which shine brighter than the yellow-tinted warm

white ones and have a crisp – even icy – look perfect for winter. All of the village’s lighting displays use LED lights. The minimalist look of the pole designs comes together to create an elegant, wintry look that blankets the bustling streets of Orland Park. CELEBRATE THE SEASON IN ORLAND PARK Everything was created to celebrate the season and to invite people to shop and dine in Orland Park. We’ve received many favorable comments about the lights on the main and side streets and we hope that you’re able to see and enjoy all of them. The Village Center also includes more traditional Christmas pieces including gifts, a Teddy Bear and an ornament that people can walk through. Many visitors have come to the Village Hall

to take their Christmas pictures. Beautiful displays can also be found at the 143rd Street Train Station and its adjacent Crescent Park as well as at Centennial Park. There are nearly 130 lighted trees throughout the village. Harlem Avenue has also been decorated as well with more traditional pieces. And, the lights used in the past have all been re-purposed and are now on display at Centennial Park for those enjoying the village’s sledding hill and ice skating rink. Traditional themed decorations will return to the village’s street lights next year with the final aesthetics being completed on LaGrange Road. While the lane construction has been completed for this year’s shopping season, the greenery and medians will add to the scenic boulevard like appearance that will showcase the community, its many stores and fine restaurants. The village’s wish with its lights display is to offer a fun-filled, memorable holiday experience within an exciting community that cherishes its small town traditions.

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