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Holiday Parades in Southeast Michigan

Kick off the holiday season with a good ol' fashioned parade! In November and December 2012, these family outings have floats, clowns, live bands, Santa and more.

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Metro Parent put together a list of some of the coolest winter-weather spectacles in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties. Watch for Santa at the conclusion (or find him in our guide to Santa Appearances in Southeast Michigan).

Northville Parade and Greens Market

Nov. 16-18, 2012

  • Where: downtown Northville
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. step off (parade) Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (market) Saturday
  • Phone: 248-349-7640

Don't miss the annual lighted parade that loops through the downtown area, kicking off the holiday season.

Allen Park Lighted Christmas Parade

Nov. 16, 2012

  • Where: downtown Allen Park
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. step off
  • Phone: 313-928-0771

Kids can bring their wish lists to meet up with Santa after the parade at the community center.

Holiday Magic Parade, Royal Oak

Nov. 18, 2012

  • Where: downtown Royal Oak
  • Time: 2 p.m. step off
  • Phone: 248-246-3065

Enjoy floats, music, performance groups and more to kick off the holiday season at 2 p.m. Visit with Santa after the parade (2-4 p.m.).

Wyandotte Holiday Parade

Nov. 17, 2012

  • Where: downtown Wyandotte
  • Time: 10 a.m. step off
  • Phone: 734-324-4502

The city of Wyandotte hosts its annual hometown parade with special guest, Santa Claus. Features 100-plus marching troupes pipe and drum marching bands, schools and organizations – from Michigan and Canada.

Christmas Parade, City of Wayne

Nov. 17, 2012

  • Where: downtown Wayne
  • Time: 10 a.m. step off
  • Phone: 734-502-3202

The city of Wayne's Rotary Club presents this family-friendly parade with this year's theme, "Simply Christmas." The parade starts at 10 a.m. and afterwards, the kids can talk with Santa at the State Wayne Theatre lobby. Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided.

America's Thanksgiving Parade, Detroit

Nov. 22, 2012

  • Where: along Woodward Avenue, downtown Detroit
  • Time: 9:05 a.m. step off
  • Phone: 313-923-7400

The big one! Hundreds of thousands of parade goers gather to witness the creative floats, Big Head Corps and kid-favorite arrival of jolly St. Nick.

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