Winter Solstice Bonfire at Allerton

MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) — Saturday is the shortest day of the year, also known as the Winter Solstice.

At Allerton Park & Retreat Center, a celebratory bonfire lit up the night sky around 7:00 p.m.

Food trucks were available from 5-9:00 p.m.

Then, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., a Colt Ball & Friends concert took place inside the mansion.

Organizers also encouraged people to stroll through Holiday Glow while taking in the solstice.

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