The familiar sights of Holly Jolly fest, including Santa Claus, tree lighting, and horse-drawn sleigh rides, are returning to Niles on Saturday, Nov. 25. The 11th annual festival will take place at the Niles Civic Center Plaza at the southeast corner of Waukegan Road and Oakton Street from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa Claus will be available for a meet and greet from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The tree .