# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ? Christmas at the Lake + Holiday Tree Lighting | Friday, December 5th ?✨
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The magic of the holidays returns to Manitou Beach with our annual Christmas at the Lake + Holiday Tree Lighting! Join us for a festive evening of community, lights, and cheer as the holiday parade kicks off from St Mary’s Catholic Church, head right on Grove St, then left on  Walnut St., and left on Devils Lake Hwy. The parade vehicles can head back to St. Mary’s church. Santa and his sleigh will arrive and park in front of Phoenix Rising and our Christmas tree will then be lit for all to kick in the Christmas season. ? Stick around to visit with Santa! 

This is a great weekend to pick up unique gifts from your favorite shops for the Holiday Season. Devil Lake View Living will offer a special sale throughout the weekend.

Expect a heartwarming lineup including the Santa Lucia Girls Choir, local singer Shelby Lynn leading carols, and a special appearance from The Grinch, who’ll be greeting guests at his photo spot in front of Lakeview shops. Kids can enjoy cookie decorating and art with Mrs. Claus (sponsored by LLLC), plus festive treats and photo ops from Ang + Co, Faust House, Just a Craftin ~ Designs by Kristie and Just a lil Sweet Tooth. Don’t miss the photo opp by the Manitou Beach Holiday Boat Display by Ang + Co. Stop by the Blackbird Cafe and warm up by the bonfire. 

Enjoy food and drink at Two Lakes Tavern with live music from Kevin Wolff (8–11pm), a full band and acoustic guitar. Enjoy apple cider and caramel whiskey.

Blackbird Cafe will offer Polish Coffee Cakes, Walking Tacos, and Taquitos!

Pick up a hot dog at the famous Funky Dawgs truck located in front of the Lakeview Shops. 

Stop back on Saturday, December 6th from 12 noon to 4:00pm to Sip and Shop at Devils Lake View Living, Ang and Co, Blackbird Cafe, Two Lakes Tavern, and Faust House. 

Special thanks to our amazing community team, including our Irish Hills Chamber for bringing the spirit of the season to life. ?

? Yeti Groove Media will capture the evening by drone — stay tuned for our holiday highlight reel! ? Parade & Tree Lighting kick off at 6 pm. Bundle up, bring your holiday cheer, and celebrate with us!  Rain, snow or shine!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manitou-beach/christmas-at-the-lake-holiday-tree-lighting-|-friday-december-5th/200029123454336
- **Event Categories**: music, christmas-lights, holiday, entertainment, christmas, kids, christmas-parades, parades, live-music, art, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 143

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029123454336?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=manitou+beach-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Manitou Beach
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Manitou Beach Village, Manitou Beach, MI 49253-9669, United States
- **lat**: 41.970366451153
- **long**: -84.309593558196
- **full address**: Manitou Beach Village, Manitou Beach, MI 49253-9669, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Manitou Beach, Michigan (https://allevents.in/org/manitou-beach-michigan/21165726)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Manitou Beach Village, Manitou Beach, MI 49253-9669, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Manitou Beach, Michigan
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, christmas-lights, holiday, entertainment, christmas, kids, christmas-parades, parades, live-music, art, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about ? Christmas at the Lake + Holiday Tree Lighting | Friday, December 5th ?✨ ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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