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Lights, Santa, Parade!

By Jamie Kauffold | Nov. 11, 2023

Discover the holiday spirit in downtown Traverse City on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6-9pm. Front Street will close at 4:30pm with holiday music starting at 5:30pm. Santa will help the mayor light the tree at Cass and Front streets at 6pm, followed by the light parade at 6:30pm, featuring numerous downtown businesses who decked out their floats, along with musical performances. P.S. Visit Santa at his house at Rotary Square on the corner of State and Union after the parade!   

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