Frosty on First returns to downtown La Salle

Frosty on First, La Salle’s official holiday kick-off party, returns this Friday, November 6 for a second year of exciting winter-themed activities, entertainment and shopping along First Street. The festivities will take place across Friday and Saturday, with an selection of family-friendly fun – including a brand new drone show planned for Saturday evening.Organized by the city of La Salle, Frosty on First will occupy three blocks of First Street, with activities extending from Joliet Street to Wright Street. The event was developed as a winter counterpart to the city’s former Celebrate La Salle summer festival and also serves as the opening event for the annual Celebration of Lights at Rotary Park. Festival hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, with free admission for visitors.One of the central attractions of the fest will be the return of a synthetic ice skating rink near the intersection of First and Marquette streets. Measuring 40 feet by 50 feet, the