Thanksgiving Week Kicks off the Holidays in Northern Michigan

Walloon Lake Village Lighting

Christmas in Indian River

• 9am-4pm – Shop unique, hand-made gifts from more than 100 vendors at the annual Christmas Craft Show at Inland Lakes School- 4363 S Straits Hwy, Indian River. For an application, visit irchamber.com.
• 5pm – Parade starts at Modern Pharmacy and ends at S. Straits Hwy and River St.
• Following the Parade – Santa lights the Community Christmas tree.
  
  

Holly Jolly Boyne

• Boyne City’s downtown sparkles for this family fun event. Businesses stay open, and the parade begins at 6 pm. Join Santa as he travels to the tree lighting in Old City Park.
  
  

Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting in Charlevoix

• Charlevoix kicks off the holiday season on the Friday after Thanksgiving with Children’s activities, Christmas parade at 5:30pm, and tree lighting at 6pm.
  
  

Harbor Springs Christmas Tree Lighting

• Announcement of winners of the Holiday Decorating Contest
• Santa meet and greet outside the Lyric Theatre- 275 E. Main St., Harbor Springs
• Mailbox to Santa will also be located at the Lyric Threatre At 6pm, Celebrate a magical tradition in downtown Harbor Springs at the Christmas Tree Lighting
• Following the parade, an ecumenical chili dinner will be held in the Holy Childhood Parish Hall- 150 W. Main Street. Homemade cookies and hot cocoa will also be available, courtesy of the American Legion Auxiliary and their sponsor, First Community Bank