A free holiday event with roaming performers and Santa in a red pickup truck is coming to downtown Naperville on Friday, Nov. 27.

The inaugural Holiday Glow, first reported by Patch, runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and features roaming jugglers, stilt walkers and other performers along with complimentary hot cocoa. The Visit Naperville listing adds face painters and festive giveaways while supplies last. The Downtown Naperville Alliance is presenting the event.

Santa Claus is scheduled to cruise through the downtown area in a red pickup truck around 5 p.m.

Holiday Glow is not the only event downtown that evening. The Rotary Holiday Parade of Lights and the first night of Naper Lights, a free light-and-sound display along Water Street, Foyo Plaza, Jaycees Park and the Riverwalk, are both scheduled for Nov. 27, according to a holiday events guide. Free 3D viewing glasses are available at Naper Lights.

Specific street locations, Santa's truck route and parking details have not been published. Families should check downtownnaperville.com/events closer to the date.

Holiday Glow at a glance

  • What: Inaugural Holiday Glow
  • When: Friday, Nov. 27, 3–6 p.m.
  • Where: Downtown Naperville
  • Cost: Free
  • Features: Roaming performers, face painters, free hot cocoa, festive giveaways, Santa at 5 p.m.