Celebrate Christmas in the Thumb Region of Michigan

The holidays are the perfect time of the year to travel around our beautiful state and enjoy the Holiday Light Displays, exciting Christmas Parades, magical Holiday Shows and Events.

Christmas Pole
The Big Bright Light Show in Rochester Michigan at Christmas

Rochester Michigan Christmas Lights

Brighten your holidays in downtown Rochester with The Big, Bright Light Show!

Of course Christmas is the time when we all gather in the local Christmas Tree Farms to pick out the perfect Christmas Tree, enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider while taking a horse drawn sleigh-ride through the woods of Michigan. Enjoy Life, Christmas Life, with Michigan Life!

What to See and Do in Region 6 -Michigan's Thumb Area

December 9, 2023. Parade starts at 2:00pm

The Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Horse Parade, and is right out from the pages of a Victorian Christmas.... Go back in time and experience the pageantry and beauty of horses and equestrians dressed in the their holiday finest in Lexington's Christmas Horse Parade!

Saturday, December 2, 2023 5:30 PM 6:30 PM

Join us in Harbor Beach to enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas! The parade offers a wide range of ways to fill your senses and put everyone in the Christmas spirit. Contact Debbie for information at 989-670-8639.

Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Bring the family to enjoy the largest Christmas parade in Michigan. The parade will include floats, bands and of course, Santa Claus. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 248-651-6700.

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Michigan's Guide to Chirstmas
Litle Girl with Santa

Pictures with Santa

Michigan Life Products including t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts
Michigan Families watching Santa and Mrs Claus at a Holiday Parade

Christmas Parades

Christmas & Winter HOliday Events

Events & Shows

Michigan'ss Best Christmas Tree Farms

Christmas Tree Farms

Families Enjoying Holiday Lights

Holiday Lights