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Michigan City Festival of Lights Parade
The Parade will begin at Fedders Alley in Washington Park. Click here for more information.
Washington Park Official Holiday Lighting Ceremony
The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department is proud to host the 18th annual “Award Winning” Festival of Holiday Lights in Washington Park. This month long celebration kicks off with the lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 6th, 2008 at 4:00pm with the Parade and the 5th annual “Challenge for Charity” Chili Cook-Off. The Festival was honored as one of the American Bus Association’s “Top 100 Events in North America and Canada for 2007”. The Chili Cook-Off event has participants from many city departments entering their best recipe for chili in hopes of winning the coveted “best chili” trophy. This event is open to the public and those wanting to try each chili can purchase a $5.00 ticket which will entitle them to a sample of each chili and one vote for their favorite chili. Bowls of chili can be purchased for an additional $3.00. All proceeds will benefit the United Way of LaPorte County.
Stick around for the countdown to the lighting of the Park at 5pm. The holiday lights in Washington Park are the largest free display in the entire Midwest, with close to 30 acres of decorations, 40 displays, 2 miles of extension cords, and millions of bulbs. It is a breathtaking experience to watch the park displays come to life all at once. There will also be free cookies and hot chocolate available. Listen to the carolers from Michigan City High School Chorus singing your favorite holiday carols at 5pm and the Soul Steppers dance troupe performing at 5:30pm. Warm up by the big bon fire that the Maintenance Department sets every year. Or, take a ride on the horse & wagon for $1.00 per person or better yet, bring a canned good to donate to the Salvation Army and ride for free. Before you leave, be sure to walk over to the Washington Park Zoo for the annual Zooltide to see the display of lights at our very own hometown zoo from 5-7pm. Animals will be on exhibit and eager to interact with the public and there will be photo opportunities in the Barn. Free refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Zoo Society, and Santa will be on hand to hear the kiddies wishes for the holiday. Don’t forget to stop in at the gift shop to pick up your favorite Zoo-lovers Holiday gifts including the opportunity to purchase an “adopt-an-animal” gift certificate. The Washington Park Zoo Zooltide will continue on Sunday, December 7th from 5-7pm.
Don’t miss one of the biggest holiday celebrations in the Tri-State Area! Subject to change without prior notification. For more information, contact the Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department at 219-873-1506.
Chili Cook-Off
Support the Mayor's challenge for charity and taste some great chili made by various City departments. Call 873-1506 for more information.
Washington Park Festival of Holiday Lights
Come and drive through this beautiful display of holiday lights.
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Washington Park Festival of Holiday Lights
Come and drive through this beautiful display of lights.
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