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Join us for our Annual Holiday Celebration co-sponsored by the Imlay City DDA and the Imlay City Chamber of Commerce SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024

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Winter Fest 2024 logo with elf and Christmas tree

Kringle Market

Get a jump on your holiday shopping from one of our 30+ market vendors in two locations this year - inside the old fire hall and the senior center.  10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Entry is free and food trucks will be there to grab lunch.

 

Lunch with Santa

Join us for "Lunch with Santa" at Third and Main!

Seating is limited so advance registration is necessary.

Your choice of two seating times. Choose from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm or 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm.

This event is free for kids under 12, Adults and family members over 13 are $5.00 pp

 

Outdoor nativity scene with children in costumes

Live Nativity & Petting Farm

The St. Paul Lutheran Youth Ministry members are back by popular demand as they narrate the first nativity storyboard performances from 2-4 pm.

Seeded Faith will also be joining us again this year with a variety of animals for hands-on petting experiences.

 

Kids Craft Activities

Visit our local businesses and enjoy free craft activities.  See location for times.

Stop by our fire pit warming stations to roast a marshmallow or two.

  • Ruth Hughes Library

    211 North Almont Avenue (11:00-3:00 pm)

  • Sweet Peas Cakes & Cookies

    227 E. Third Street (12:00-4:00 pm)

  • Heavenly Sweets

    143 N Almont Ave (11:00 am while supplies last)

  • King & King Accountants

    143 N. Almont Avenue (1:00-3:00 pm)

  • The Print Shop 4 U

    110 N. Almont Avenue (1:00-3:00 pm)

  • JG's Used Bookstore

    235 E. Third Street (1:00-3:00 pm)

  • Tricia Kotranza - State Farm Agency

    223 E. Third Street (11:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

  • Hispanic Services Center

    113 N. Almont Avenue (11:00 am - 1:00 pm)

People enjoying a brightly lit Christmas tree at night

Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

Join us for our fun festival Lighted Holiday Parade!

The parade route is changing for this year! 

Staging and parade line up along Second Street – (staging to start at 4:00 pm)

Parade Route - from staging area enter onto Almont Avenue

Turn right onto Third Street (eastbound) to Main Street -turn left (northbound) to Fourth Street –

Turn left (westbound) on Fourth Street to Almont Avenue –

Turn left (southbound) on Almont Avenue  

There will be no parking along the parade route after 5:00 pm on December 7th - (for everyone's safety vehicles parked after 4 will be towed prior to parade start).

 Santa will arrive in Lamb Steele Park after the parade ends.  Tree Lighting ceremony will commence after Santa's arrival.

The crowd will gather around the unlit tree near the gazebo area and Santa will help us light the tree after the mayor presents a key to the city.  Visits with Santa in Halabicky's Insurance Group office 335 E. Third Street from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm.

Want to be in the parade?  We are looking for entries to join in the line up.  Here is the application to participate:

2024 WinterFest Parade Sign Up