Welcome to Downtown Kalkaska for our annual Lighted Christmas Parade!
The parade will begin at 7 pm sharp!
~*~*~* NEW THIS YEAR!
Heritage Vineyard Church is bringing KIDS' GAMES & ACTIVITIES to Christmas in Kalkaska!
From 6 to 6:45 and again, after the parade, join in the merriment in the Railroad Square Pavilion.
Watch for that last parade entry (provided by the Kalkaska DDA) when we welcome the Jolly Old Elf himself, directly from the North Pole! Santa will be ready to listen to all our children's Christmas wishes at the Clock Tower at Railroad Square. Miss Kalkaska and her court will assist Santa and pass out candy canes.
After the parade, you can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cookie donated and served by the Kalkaska United Methodist Church, the Kalkaska Kiwanis, and KMHC. Sing along with music from the WKLT Little Town Jerky Giant Red Radio if the spirit moves you, and have a great evening of memory-making!
Thanks to Josh and Jess for being the keepers of the fire at the Museum parking lot again this year. Thanks to the National Trout Festival® for use of their patio heaters.
*~*NEW*~* If your entry is the most festive (according to our judges), you might win! Cash prizes/donations awarded to the best entries if the judges choose your entry as the MOST FESTIVE in your category. All winners will also receive a plaque.
*PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES– you will receive a $150 gift card (or up to 3-$50 cards) to the Kalkaska County business(es) of your choice,
*NON-PROFITS (KALKASKA COUNTY)- your organization will receive a check for $150. This will include Kalkaska County fire departments or other government entities where fundraising would be appropriate.
*BUSINESSES– you will receive a $150 check.
Please get registered ASAP. It's difficult to plan the parade lineup at the last minute. Thank you!
APPLICATION:
https://tinyurl.com/2025CIKParade
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