Reigning Miss Illinois Missi Craddock will lead this year’s Holiday Parade of Lights as Grand Marshal, the Rotary Club of Naperville shared in a press release.

The annual parade will brighten the streets of downtown Naperville on Nov. 28, kicking off at 7 p.m. to launch the holiday season.

Miss Illinois 2025 Missi Craddock

A Top 15 Miss for America national titleholder, Craddock is an advocate for animal welfare and empowering women to feel confident in their self-worth and purpose.

“Missi’s leadership and advocacy mirror the compassion and generosity we see throughout Naperville, and we are thrilled to have her as this year’s Grand Marshal,” said Mike Calabrese, President of the Rotary Club of Naperville, in the news release.

Parade with a purpose

Nicknamed “parade with a purp

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