Thanksgiving Luncheon — Positive Peoria
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Doors Open at 10:30 AM
Program Begins Promptly at 11:00 AM
Event Concludes by 1:00 PM
Location
Peoria Civic Center
Free Parking is Available in the Marquee Lot.
Description
Celebrate a Positive Peoria at our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, featuring James E. Shadid, President of Bradley University, as keynote. Recognizing today’s wins—investing in tomorrow’s impact. Join business and civic leaders for an uplifting look at progress and what’s next for our region.
Tickets: $75 each | Table of 8: $600. Register today to secure your seat.
Day-of Event Information
The Thanksgiving Luncheon will take place in the Civic Center Ballroom. From the Marquee Lot, you will enter through Civic Center near the Toyota Box Office and proceed to the 4th floor via the escalators straight ahead or the elevator directly to your right.
Table number assignments were emailed to you or your table host (the person who registered your group) on November 19th.
Upon arrival:
- If you already know your table number, you may go directly to our greeters and proceed to your table without stopping at the check-in table.
- If you need assistance finding your table number, please proceed to the check-in table or a Chamber Ambassador for assistance.
We encourage you to utilize the arrival time between 10:30 and 11:00 AM to network with friends and colleagues as we kick off the holiday season in Peoria!
Parking
Free parking is available in the Peoria Civic Center Marquee lot, with an entrance off of Kumpf Blvd. Additional overflow parking is available at the Fulton Lot (corner of Fulton & Monroe).
Dress Code
Business casual attire is encouraged.
