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Line the streets of the downtown area to watch local bands and floats celebrate the incoming holidays. The annual is sponsored by Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 26, 2022
This annual Christmas Parade is said to be the largest Christmas parade in the area. It is viewed by thousands of citizens.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m. Nov. 19, 2022
Floats and performers don their brightly lit Christmas flair during this annual procession.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Come to the village and view decorated shops and homes, live music, holiday cooking demos, free carousel rides, free ice skating and skate rentals, free horse-drawn carriage rides, free Model T rides, a fireworks finale and more.
Event cost: $32.50-$38/ages 12-plus, $29.25-$34.25/ages 62-plus, $24.25-$28.50/ages 5-11, free/ages 4 and under
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The theme this year is, "Light Up the Streets!" See bands, dancers, floats and of course, Santa at this annual. After the parade, there will be a ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree in Town Square.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 2022
Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees at the The Rochester Community House in Rochester
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This festival features trees, wreaths and centerpieces designed and donated by the community.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18-19, 2023
A Benefit for the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation. The 38th annual festival has tree displays, gift shop, children’s activities, Santa and more.
Event cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/2 and under
Event times: Times vary by date; Nov. 20-27, 2022 (closed on Thanksgiving)
Enjoy costumed characters, entertainment, vendors, the feel of a “Charles Dickens town” and shops open downtown. The Dickens Parade will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 26. Children can send a postcard to Santa, enjoy a story time and coronation and knighting ceremony with Queen Victoria and more.
Event cost:...
This holiday event kicks off the winter and holiday season in Downtown Detroit. It is located at Campus Martius Park.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5 p.m.-midnight Nov. 18, 2022
Local kids help “unwrap” the city's storefronts, which have been festively decorated for the holiday season. Always held on the day before Thanksgiving.
Event cost: Free