Festival of Lights Parade, tree-lighting get Michigan City in the holiday spirit
Parents and children stop Clifford the Big Red Dog to take a photo with him during the Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday night along North Franklin Street in Michigan City. More photos on page A3.
Mayor Duane Parry and Michigan City Events Coordinator Terry Greetham applaud after lighting the Michigan City Christmas tree in front of the Michigan City Public Library at 4th and Franklin at the end of the parade.
A member of the Michiana Clowns was all lit up as he tried to make parade goers laugh while marching in the parade from 9th to 4th streets.
Michigan City High School band members performed seasonal tunes prior to the lighting of the tree.
A group of young children are all bundled up against the cold as they sit on the curb awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus during the parade.
A Mario character gets a high-five from a young fan while marching in the parade, the annual kick-off to the city’s holiday festivities.
A possible future Girl Scout smiles from the curb as The Girl Scouts of Michigan City/New Buffalo march in the parade.
The Michigan City High School Marine Corps JROTC cadets lead the parade, carrying flags that were whipping in the breeze Saturday night.
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