Come to Morenci, Michigan on Saturday, December 7th to kick start your holiday season!
The Lighted Holiday Parade, hosted by Morenci Kiwanis, starts at 6:00 p.m. Parade line-up is at 5:15 p.m. at the Morenci High School parking lot on Coomer St. The parade travels west on Coomer St., turns south on East St., west on Main St, ending at Wakefield Park.
Following the parade, gather around the Community Christmas Tree at Wakefield Park as Mayor Schell lights it for the 4th Annual Ceremony. As the tree is illuminated, enjoy a performance by Morenci MS/HS Marching Band. Doughnuts and warm cider will be served by the Morenci Area Schools GECKOS member, thanks to our generous sponsor General Broach Company.
After the parade or tree lighting ceremony, enjoy cookies, gifts, and photos with Santa at the Morenci Fire Department, hosted by the Fire Sirens.
Area businesses and organizations are welcome to participate in the Lighted Holiday Parade. Participation forms are available at City Hall, at lineup at the MHS parking lot at 5:15 p.m., or by clicking here.
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Lighted Parade, Tree Lighting, & Visit with Santa
Parking will be available in the downtown municipal lots, across the street from Wakefield Park, and at the Wakefield Park lots in exception to the parking lot south of the Community Christmas tree. Porta-potty restrooms will be available at Wakefield Park. Following the parade, a lit stop sign will be placed on Main St. to create a crosswalk to ensure safety for families visiting Santa at the Morenci Fire Department.