There will be a parade presented by the Medinah Shriners prior to the fest. Corn on the cob, hot dogs, brats, hot apple cider and hayrides are part of this evenings activities along with a German OOmpah-pah band. During the Christmas Holidays River Front Park becomes a winter wonderland and hosts Santa Claus the first and second Saturdays of December. The River Front Fest decided to use the profit of the first two years to build a gazebo. In 1989, it was donated to the village of River Grove.
Residents use the gazebo for special events, such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversary parties.
Once the gazebo is checked over by the village you receive your deposit back. River Grove is one of the 2,000 communities in the U.S. to have this status. This program title is awarded by the National Arbor Day Foundation. It shows our village is set up by ordinance and follow through to protect and enrich our village forestry. Some of the requirements are administrative time, Arbor Day program, contract work, and watering.