Christmas in Peoria. It’s Quite a Tradition.

Did you know that Peoria, Illinois has the longest running Santa Claus parade in the nation?  That’s right, this one will be the 133rd edition!  That very first parade in 1887 consisted of boats and derricks sailing down the river as part of the new bridge construction.  What a spectacular sight that must have been just before the turn of the 20th century.

By December 1889, Frederick Block of the Schipper and Block Department Store sponsored a parade that followed the same route and featured, you guessed it…Santa Claus!  This created the concept of a department-store parade that was later emulated in larger cities.  Various attractions in the parade through the years included fireworks, circus wagons, a calliope, live reindeer and numerous parade floats.

Here in Morton we are looking forward to the 2019 Santa Claus parade hoping that it will be bigger and better than ever.  Dave and Kendra Bailey would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season from our family at Dave Bailey Plumbing of Morton Illinois to you and yours.

Peoria Area Holiday Events

Peoria Area Holiday Events

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Central Illinois loves the holidays! Celebrate the holidays with us this year by checking out one of the many fun events happening around the area. From the nation's longest-running holiday parade to the new Magical Cirque Christmas coming to the Peoria Civic Center, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

 

The Ejector vs. The Grinder.

No, this is not some cataclysmic wrestling match coming to The Peoria Civic Center.  Ejector and Grinder in this case refers to different sewage pumps.  Pumps are considered high volume/low pressure submersible solids handling pumps.  Sewage Grinder pumps have cutting blades that grind the raw sewage before passing it through the discharge line.

Which pump is right for you?  A sewage ejector pump is a good choice when pumping to a pressurized sewer main, when covering a longer distance, or if the sewage has to be lifted to a much higher level.  An ejector pump is correct when pumping sewage to a septic tank or when pumping sewage to a gravity sewer main.

Now, this is one dirty job where you do NOT have to be an expert!  Just call Dave Bailey at Dave Bailey Plumbing serving Morton, East Peoria, Pekin, and the surrounding area.  Let Dave’s team roll up their sleeves and determine how to keep your drains flowing smoothly.  Call Dave Bailey Plumbing at (309) 265-6788.