Michigan Christmas Parades

Christmas is a magical time in Michigan, each year we look forward to all of the holiday events including our local Christmas parade. Join the fun and festivities by singing along with the marching band that plays your favorite holiday song. Enjoy the festive holiday lights in red & green, gold & silver and the holiday Christmas poinsettia and holly berries decorating the season, finally watch the smiles on the children faces as Jolly Ole' St. Nick (and sometimes Mrs. Claus) arrive leaving the kids anticipating Christmas morning. Enjoy the holiday life, Michigan Life!

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Thanksgiving Day!

America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van, one of the country’s oldest and most celebrated Parades, will step off at 9:00 a.m. on Woodward Avenue and Kirby and end at Woodward Avenue and Congress. Hundreds of thousands of parade-goers will be watching as the Parade makes its way down Woodward Avenue.

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 11 AM

Kalamazoo Holiday Parade is full of beautiful floats, marching bands and even Santa Clause will wind through downtown Kalamazoo. The parade is a yearly tradition. Organizations, businesses, schools and colleges participate by hosting holiday community floats, marching bands, clowns, and other entertainment.

November 16, 2024 10 AM

Wyandotte Michigan knows how to put on a holiday party. The Parade route begins at Northline near the Police/Court Building and ends at Eureka Avenue. The parade begins at 10 am and usually runs approximately one hour.

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM

The Annual Northville Hometown Holiday is a festive community celebration that kicks off the holiday season. The season begins near middle November with the Holiday Lighted parade followed by the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree in Town Square.

December 13, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the Annual ‘Winter Snow Fun’ Holiday Parade and Annual City of Marquette Tree Lighting. Bundle up with friends and family as illuminated floats, tinsel-strewn trucks and colorful carolers transform Third Street into a magical scene from the North Pole.

December 7, 2024

This years parade will take place in downtown Saugatuck. The parade will line up at Wicks Park toward The Barge.

Call 269-857-1626 for Parade Information.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 6:30 pm

Santa Claus arrives in Downtown Holland during the annual Parade of Lights, escorted by 75 floats, trucks, antique cars, walkers and marching bands...all decked out from top to bottom in thousands of sparkling lights! This brightly lit holiday procession is fun for the entire family and a holiday tradition for the entire community!

Saturday, November 30, 2024

This event is sponsored by the Downtown Gaylord Merchants Association in cooperation with other individuals and community organizations. Event highlights are the Santa Parade, Luminaries, Window Display Contest, Key to the City Ceremony, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Photos with Santa and More!

Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

There is something for everyone at the popular annual Winter Glow event – East Lansing’s free, outdoor winter festival in downtown East Lansing with a wide variety of fun-filled seasonal activities.

Saturday, December 7, 2024 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.

Sat. December 07, 2024 | 3:00pm

The annual Reindog Parade is a great time for all. This event features dressed up pets and their owners in a variety of holiday garb. Be prepared to see all kinds of costumes from “Santa Bernards” to “Reindeer Rottweilers” – definitely a must-see event! The event also marks the arrival of Santa.

December 7, 2024

The first weekend in December we hold our annual Christmas Festival of Lights. Enjoy breakfast with Santa then watch as he arrives at the Depot on a firetruck! Go on a Cookie Tour all around the Village. There is also a Winter

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Immediately following the Northville Christmas Parade is a Tree Lighting Ceremony & Singalong, join in the fun while welcoming in the holidays.

Friday December 13, 2024

On Friday, December 13th at 6:00 pm, Santa Claus will arrive in Mackinaw City during the Christmas Parade of Lights & Annual Tree Lighting. The parade will take place along Central Ave. to Marina Park, where Christmas trees lining the street will be lit.

Friday, November 22, 2024 from 5-9:00 PM

Festivities in Lansing start with the Annual Silver Bells in the City always the Friday before Thanksgiving. The Silver Bells in the City is scheduled in downtown Lansing. in downtown Lansing. The lighting of Michigan’s official state Christmas tree will take place just after 7:30 p.m.

December 7, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

The jolly man in the red suit will be making an appearance in the Chamber’s Annual Santa Parade. The parade winds through downtown Rockford. The jolly man in the red suit makes Rockford one his first stops on his world tour. More than 60 floats line the downtown streets to welcome Santa Claus.

December 1 - 7, 2024

The Laingsburg annual Winterfest Celebration! Winterfest is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy many memorable activities with our families and friends.

Saturday December 7, 2024

Christmas in Lights in Iron River is the first Saturday of December and features a lighted parade of more than 30 floats carrying 1000’s of lights followed by a stellar fireworks show.

Sunday, December 8, 2024 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.

2024 Dates: TBA

Santa’s comin’ to town! Join us for the Annual Christmas Parade in downtown Montague and Whitehall. The American Legion and VFW will lead the event, along with our generous Title Sponsor, Shepherd & Shepherd Law.

December 14, 2024 @ 2:00 pm 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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!

The 35th annual Victorian Sleighbell Parade is at 5:30 pm December 7, 2024.

Step back in time as you take part in one of Michigan’s most unique holiday celebrations. An entire weekend of excitement including the Victorian Sleighbell Parade with horse drawn entries, bagpipers, reindeer meet and greet and carolers elegantly dressed in Victorian style attire.

December 14, 2024

A Crystal Christmas takes place on the the 2nd Saturday of December and boasts an Ice Shack parade of hilarious Northwoods themed floats!
There will be business and residential decorating contest, Santa Claus, Fireworks and More!

Friday November 29, 2024

Family fun tradition since 1980! Kick off your holiday season with the Fantasy of Lights! Enjoy local dining and shopping, meet Santa and his reindeer and watch one of the longest running holiday parades in the area!

November 29, 2024

Join your friends and family at the Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00pm in downtown Charlevoix!

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