Brownie Troop 541 members wave to people while riding with a Christmas tree in their car during Wilmette's annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Wilmette. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Wilmette Saturday 11.17.12. Wilmette Community Band member Dan Blaufuss of Wilmette performs outside the Wilmette Village Hall during the annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Wilmette. The band performed outside the hall during the event. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Wilmette Saturday 11.17.12. Wilmette Police officer Julie Parisi leads the annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Wilmette. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Wilmette Saturday 11.17.12. Henry Titterton (center) of Wilmette prepares to catch some candy be thrown out to youngsters during Wilmette's annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Wilmette. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Wilmette Saturday 11.17.12. Family and friends attended Wilmette's annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Wilmette. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Brownie Troop 1669 members take part in Wilmette's annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Wilmette. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Wilmette Saturday 11.17.12. People watch in downtown Wilmette as the annual Holiday Parade rolls by on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Wilmette- Wilmette and the Village Center Merchants are hold the annual Holiday tree lighting ceremony in the village center. Village President Chris Canning with the help of Sam Garrison flips the switch to light the tree. The St. Joseph's Childrens choir performs.| Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Wilmette- Wilmette and the Village Center Merchants are hold the annual Holiday tree lighting ceremony in the village center. Village President Chris Canning with the help of Sam Garrison flips the switch to light the tree. The St. Joseph's Childrens Choir perfom.| Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Wilmette- Wilmette and the Village Center Merchants are hold the annual Holiday tree lighting ceremony in the village center. Village President Chris Canning with the help of Sam Garrison flips the switch to light the tree. Gigi Young watches the festivities.| Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Wilmette- Wilmette and the Village Center Merchants are hold the annual Holiday tree lighting ceremony in the village center. Village President Chris Canning with the help of Sam Garrison flips the switch to light the tree. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Wilmette- Wilmette and the Village Center Merchants are hold the annual Holiday tree lighting ceremony in the village center. Village President Chris Canning with the help of Sam Garrison flips the switch to light the tree. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Wilmette- Wilmette and the Village Center Merchants are hold the annual Holiday tree lighting ceremony in the village center. Village President Chris Canning with the help of Sam Garrison flips the switch to light the tree. Kate and Tess Burton enjoy the lights. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Wilmette- Wilmette and the Village Center Merchants are hold the annual Holiday tree lighting ceremony in the village center. Village President Chris Canning with the help of Sam Garrison flips the switch to light the tree. Gina Leech dons festive headgear. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Wilmette- Wilmette and the Village Center Merchants are hold the annual Holiday tree lighting ceremony in the village center. Village President Chris Canning with the help of Sam Garrison flips the switch to light the tree. Charoltte Harron (left) and Caitlin Lazar sing. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Wilmette- Wilmette and the Village Center Merchants are hold the annual Holiday tree lighting ceremony in the village center. Village President Chris Canning with the help of Sam Garrison flips the switch to light the tree. From left Charlotte Harron, Caitlin Lazar, and Shale Wozney sign in the choir. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media