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Fire & Ice Festival in Downtown Rochester

Christina Clark -
Check out this winter festival which features ice sculptures, ice carving competition, face painting, scavenger hunt, climbing tower and more. Event cost: Free Event time: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20-21, 2023
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Saline Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Saline

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Families can come out to the front of KeyBank in Downtown Saline to see their annual tree lighting ceremony. Event cost: Free Event time: 6 p.m. Nov. 29, 2022
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Christmas Parade in Downtown Trenton

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Families can head to Downtown Trenton to see the annual Christmas Parade. The parade begins on West Jefferson Ave. Event cost: Free Event time: 6 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
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Santaland Parade in Downtown Garden City

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This year’s theme is “To the North Pole and Beyond.” The parade touts bands, flouts, classic cars, Detroit mascots, performers, Santa and more. Event cost: Free Event time: 10 a.m. Nov. 26, 2022
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Annual Christmas Parade in Downtown Milford

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Line the streets of the downtown area to watch local bands and floats celebrate the incoming holidays. The annual is sponsored by Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce. Event cost: Free Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 26, 2022
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Christmas Parade in Downtown Wyandotte

Christina Clark -
This annual Christmas Parade is said to be the largest Christmas parade in the area. It is viewed by thousands of citizens. Event cost: Free Event times: 10 a.m. Nov. 19, 2022
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Lighted Christmas Parade in Downtown Allen Park

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Floats and performers don their brightly lit Christmas flair during this annual procession. Event cost: Free Event times: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Christina Clark -
Celebrating its 98th year, the parade has all of your favorite floats, balloons, marching bands and entertainment. Event cost: Free Event time: 8:45 a.m. Nov. 27, 2025
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Trunk or Treat at Redford Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Christina Clark -
Wear your Halloween costume and go trunk-or-treating in the Redford Aldersgate parking lot. Event space is limited and pre-registration is required. Event cost: Free
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Trunk or Treat at Waterford Recreation Center

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Families and local business/organizations open up the trunks of their cars for trick or treaters. There will be a kid friendly spooky movie in the gym after trunk or treating. Registration required. Event cost: Free Event times: 6-7 p.m. trunk or treating; 7-9 p.m. movie
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Glow with God Trunk or Treat at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Utica

Christina Clark -
Don your family-friendly costume and collect candy from the decorated cars. Bring in donations of candy, non-perishable food items and gently used clothes for children, sizes infant to XL (14/16). Event cost: Free
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Halloween Spooktacular at Shelby Township Hall in Utica

Christina Clark -
Come in costume for some trick or treating fun, games and a showing of The Addams Family (2019).  Businesses, families and community groups are invited to pass out some treats to trick-or-treaters. Pre-registration required. Event cost: Free Event times: Trick-or-treating begins at 6:30 p.m., Movie starts at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 14, 2022
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