Monica Pizano Named Grand Marshal of 2025 Kankakee Christmas Parade (Kankakee, IL) – A well-known local business leader and community volunteer will lead this year’s Christmas Parade, as the City of Kankakee has selected real estate professional Monica Pizano as the 2025 Grand Marshal.
The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m. in downtown Kankakee.
Pizano, a nationally recognized and award-winning real estate broker, has spent more than 22 years serving Kankakee County and surrounding communities. She made local history as the first Latina to own a real estate brokerage in the county and has earned numerous industry honors, including being named the 2023 Realtor of the Year and ranking amongchr the Top 250 Latino Real Estate Agents in the nation.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Pizano is widely known for her volunteerism and civic involvement. She has donated her time to a variety of city events and initiatives and is an outspoken advocate for the area’s Hispanic community. She currently serves as President-Elect of the Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford Association of Realtors and Vice President of the Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership, in addition to holding roles on several community boards and committees.
“A Grand Marshal should represent the heart of our community, and Monica does exactly that,” said Alderman Lance E. Marczak, chair of the Christmas Parade Organizing Committee. “Her service, her advocacy, and her commitment to our city make her an outstanding choice. We are honored to have her lead this year’s parade.”
City officials are encouraging residents and visitors to line the streets downtown on Dec. 13 to celebrate the holiday season and recognize Pizano’s contributions to the community.
Monica Pizano Named Grand Marshal of 2025 Kankakee Christmas Parade
