The DTCA and DDA Board along with City Commissioners are excited for the kick off to this wonderful holiday season! They are joined with downtown businesses and their families. Make sure to shop downtown and shop local during the holiday season! Ladies' Night and Men's night events are right around the corner, too!
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Grand Marshal- Angela Tyrpin/ Oscar
Angela Tyrpin and Oscar are escorting Conor Rigan and his family! We are excited to have them as our first Grand Marshal for this parade! Thank you for being here tonight!
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National Cherry Queen- Carmen Beamer
Carmen is the 21-year-old daughter of Gary Godley and Shannon Beemer of Wayland. She is a 2020 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is entering her senior year at Michigan State University where she majors in Horticulture Science with a minor in Crop and Soil Science. During the school year, Carmen is a Student Research Assistant at MSUâs Potato Breeding and Genetics Program. She is the Public Relations executive board chair for Agronomy Club and Block and Bridles Member Coordinator. This summer Carmen resides in Hart, Michigan where she's taken up an internship crop scouting horticultural crops.
Carmen was blessed with being chosen as one of seven 2023 Michigan Grown, Michigan Great Agricultural Ambassadors through the Agricultural Council. She is beyond grateful to be able to advocate for over 300 Michigan-grown commodities as well as spread consumer awareness throughout the state. Carmen's passion for agriculture is rooted deep within her and started at a young age by showing rabbits. Throughout the years, she's had several great agricultural mentors and strives to carry that same compassion onto upcoming generations.
Determined by her zeal for the agricultural industry, Carmen aspires to pursue a career as a Horticulture Crop Consultant.
Carmen was generously sponsored by VanAgtmael Orchards, Gold Coast Sales, and Buning Roofing for Cherry Queen Selection Weekend. Sheâd like to thank her hometown community for helping raise her over the years.
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Northwest MIchigan Ballet Theatre
The Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit youth ballet company who provides professional performance opportunities and shares live ballet theater with the community.
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Team Elmer's Helpers
Get A Load of This! Team Elmer's Helpers load Santa's sleigh with lots of presents for all the children.
Team Elmer's is celebrating over 40 years of placing Santa's House and the City Christmas Tree.
Be Kind and may the spirit of Christmas be with you all year.
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Grand Traverse County
Grand Traverse County was established in 1851 and serves a population of nearly 95,000 residents with a staff of approximately 480 full-time employees. County services include health, human services, parks, public safety, and other public services.
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Traverse City Light and Power Digger
Since 1912 Traverse City Light and Power has been serving the electric needs of the Traverse City community. They have been out battling the worst storms mother nature has given this region all with a strong commitment to the people who live here. There are 44 men and women working hard at TCLP, not only to keep the lights on but also striving to do it in an environmentally responsible way. From solar power to energy waste reduction to electric vehicles, they are on the front line fighting the climate change battle.
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106 KHQ
Hits 106 KHQ home of the 106 KHQ Morning Show with Ashley Z
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Traverse City Pit Spitters
Accompanied by their blue friend, Monty, the Traverse City Pit Spitters wish you Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! The Pit Spitters are excited to bring another season of fun, family-friendly entertainment to Northern Michigan in 2024 and can't wait to have everyone back at Turtle Creek Stadium. The 2024 schedule will be released soon, and ticket packages are on sale now! Go Pit Spitters!
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AT&T Traverse City
â ATT local Traverse City proudly providing excellence in communications in the Grand Traverse area since the 1st phone line in Traverse City in 1874"
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Wizards in Winter
Old Town Playhouse Young Company presents the casts of Holiday Cabaret and Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic! These students, aged 9-16, are thrilled to share their talents with our community, so check them out on the Mainstage at Old Town Playhouse this December for the Yuletide memory maker Holiday Cabaret and in January to see the hijinks of these wild wizards.
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Evergreen Community Group- This little light of mine - Be the light in someone's heart
Evergreen Community Group is an Adult Social Group that specializes in social events to promote friendship, healthy living and appreciation for arts, community involvement and environment works. We are free to join and open to all adults! Check us out @ Evergreen-MI.org.
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Up North Media Turkey Trot
The Up North Media Turkey Trot presented by 4Front Credit Union is on Thanksgiving Morning. Register at tcturkeytrot.com and bring the family to run with Butterball!
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Z93 Truck-a-saurus Rex
Z93 Playing the 90s til NOW!
*We will provide info on the DJs if needed.
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BATA
With more than 110 employees, BATA provides more than 390,000 annual rides to residents and visitors in Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties. The transit authority offers Loop service with dedicated routes and fixed stops, its Bayline route with free 20-minute frequency, as well as Link service with on-demand transportation. In addition, BATA has introduced programs like Bike-n-Ride, Ski-n-Ride, and various event transportation, broadening standard service offerings. Visit bata.net or call 231.941.2324 for more information.
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Traverse City Curling Club
The Traverse City Curling Club has been a a non-profit club that fosters sportsmanship, tradition, volunteerism and connection since 2014. Now in it's own dedicated facility (in the old Kmart in Cherryland Mall!), it is a gathering place where people of all ages and abilities come together to enjoy an ancient game that celebrates competition as much as community.
There are many ways to give it a curl: the club offers beginner classes, group and event rentals, curling leagues and tournaments. They will host the USA Curling National Mixed Doubles Championship at the end of February - spectator tickets will be available!
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Design Dance
Design dance is a youth dance organization that focuses on small class sizes, artistic development, and individualized training to provide professional instruction focused on the full person and artist.
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WGFM Rock 105 and 95.5
Rock 105 and 95-5 Northern Michigan's Real Rock Radio Station with Cartman in the Morning and Dave Doran afternoons.
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Troop/Pack 36
Boy Scouts Troop/Pack 36. Come Join the adventures at the VFW hall Wednesday nights at 6:30pm.
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East Bay Calvary Church
East Bay Calvary Church on Hammond and 4 mile. Come join them for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30. They will be celebrating the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ this Christmas season. Tonight they are shining their lights for Jesus in the Traverse City light parade.
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Windemuller
Windemuler Electric serves commercial, industrial, and residential clients throughout the state of Michigan and beyond. Our service department is available around the clock, every day â our experts will be there, whenever and wherever you need us.
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Santa is Boating to Town- Walstrom Marine & Grand Bay Marine
Walstrom Marine & Grand Bay Marine's elves are hard at work, crafting your summer dreams on the water! Come aboard and experience the magic of boating. It's the perfect time to check that dream boat off your Christmas wish list. Walstrom Marine & Grand Bay Marine are here to help make your boating dreams a reality and create lasting memories on the water.
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Girl Scout of Michigan Shore to Shore
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore are walking the first time in the light parade. Girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade are showing their Christmas Spirit
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The Inflatable Friends
The Inflatable Friends are walking in honor and memory of Werner Kuehnis, vintner at Island View Vineyard and silent partner at Left Foot Charlie winery, reminding you to find joy in little moments and fill your life with happy memories this holiday and throughout the year!
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The Bear
Classic Rock The Bear is Northern Michigan's Classic Rock Station. The Hummer features a replica painting scheme similar to Eddie Van Halens Guitars Frankenstein.
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Cherryland Ghostbusters
"Who you gonna call?! The Cherryland Ghostbusters are a northern Michigan fandom group that build and wear Ghostbusters film prop, gear, and cosplay. We do this to inspire kids and adults, build awareness towards social causes/charities, create a fun atmosphere, and normalize the idea of being a geek is where itâs at!
We share the love of the Ghostbusters films to support a variety of charities and businesses: Alzheimerâs Association, Make A Wish, Project Feed the Kids, conventions, and local theaters. Through our presence at events, we can stimulate goals, donations and support for these charities and for the local community who need it! Member of Sonyâs Ghost Corps and the Great Lakes Ghostbusters Coalition.
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K&A Hop Dogs
Introducing TCâs hottest new spot in town, K&A Hop Dogs â located in the heart of Chum's Village, right across from the Pit Spitters Stadium!
Come socialize and enjoy adult beverages with your friendsâ¦..and bring your unleashed furry pal along.
Enjoy the atmosphere, both inside and outside, whether you prefer to soak up the sun on our dog-friendly patio or cozy up indoors with your four-legged friend, we've got you covered.
There's no better place to unwind, socialize, and let your dogs have a blast. We can't wait to raise a glass with you and your furry pals.
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Company Dance Traverse & Dance Arts Academy
The Award Winning Dance Arts Academy and Company Dance Traverse are so happy to dance for all of you tonight! We have 125 Dancers thrilled to be performing for you in one of our favorite Community Events! We can't think of a better way to kick off the Holiday Season!
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911 Restoration
911 Restoration - Here 24/7 to take care of your water, fire, sewer and mold emergency needs. Located in Traverse City and covering Northwest Michigan, when you need professional clean up and fast, 911 Restoration is here for you.
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Molon Excavating Semi
Everyone at Molon Excavating wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
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Molon Asphalt Truck
Everyone at Molon Asphalt wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
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West End Lofts
Live intentionally. Live elevated. Live downtown traverse city at west end lofts.
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Norte
Lighting up this November night with orange and blue, we have Norte Youth Cycling rolling by on bicycles. Norte champions bikes and community through their year-round programs for people of all ages and abilities. Everyone can enjoy the confidence, adventure, and joy that comes from biking together. Norte knows that happy, healthy, strong communities are created one ride and one rider at a time, and they invite you to ride with them!
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7 Brew Coffee
7 Brew Coffee, the fastest drive thru coffee in town! Stop on by their two Traverse City locations to cultivate kindness with them with your favorite coffee, tea, or smoothie in hand!
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KWALL Truck
Everyone at KWALL wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
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Kelsey Bott ~ Your 2023 Northwestern Michigan Fair Queen, would like to wish you all a very Happy Holiday!
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Amazon Hub
Amazon Hub is looking for local businesses to partner with.
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Mark Miller- Unicycle
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PACE North
PACE North is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly serving seven counties in the region. PACE North is serving nearly 200 adults live safely and independently, at HOME!
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TC West Drumline
Please welcome the Traverse West Titan Drumline! Under the direction of Chad Mielens and Doug Downer, with Drum Captains Charlie Licht and Connor Primeau
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Tropical Smoothie
Just welcoming us and saying where we are from. :) We just want to be involved and around the community
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Jeep Babes
Jeep Babes Michigan chapter is an all girl Jeep club. All girls All Jeeps. Itâs the largest female Jeep club in Michigan.
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Reading Lights Up Our Lives!
United Way of Northwest Michigan, together with schools and community literacy partners encourage you to Talk, Read, and Sing to your children everyday and share the joy of reading.
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Deep Blue Water Samba School
Light Parade Script âFun Factsâ
Whatâs that sound coming down the street? I donât know about you but Iâm feeling just a little bit warmer. It must be Traverse Cityâs own Deep Blue Water Samba School playing hot samba rhythms from Brazil! They are a community drumming group made up of folks from all walks of life: nurses, teachers, bankers, artists, IT professionals, retirees and even helicopter pilots. They are decked out in hundreds of blue and white lights not to mention dozens of jingle bells to add a bit of holiday flair to their samba. They are always looking for new members so if you like what you hear, look them up and join in on the fun. Letâs hear it for the Deep Blue Water Samba School!
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TruNorth Landscaping
TruNorth Landscaping: Local family owned company keeping the snow cleared for Santa since 2015!
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Lake Effect Restoration
Northern Michigans premiere property restoration company specializing in water mitigation, mold remediation, fire cleanup, and reconstruction. We even offer roofing services. 24/7 365 Emergency response team ready to help you. Lake Effect Restoration, BUILDING TRUST
WITH QUALITY WORK
We'll get the job done!
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The Mushers
Second Chance Mushers is a non-profit organization that focuses on rescuing northern breed dogs. SCMR is a sanctuary home as well as a halfway house for those to find their forever homes. Visit our website of www.secondchancemushersrescue.com to come for a dog sled ride with us to help support our rescue efforts. We are sponsored by Cherry Festival Foundation.
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City Fire Station One and Santa
Santa Claus is riding on the 1936 American LaFrance fire truck which is owned, operated, maintained and staffed by off duty members of the Traverse City Fire Fighters Local 646. This truck, referred to as "The 36" was a front line apparatus for the City of Traverse City from 1936 to the late 1950's where it responded out of the former fire station on the 100 block of south Cass St. The 36 doesn't respond to emergencies anymore but you will see it throughout the year providing free rides of excitement at events like Special Kids Day, Family Fun Night, Friday Night Lives in the Summer, Various special occasions and the Annual Tree Lighting/Light Parade with Santa.
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PARADE END
Thank you for attending!
Don't forget your personal items.
Please pick up any trash on your way.
