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Gaylord Kicks Off Holiday Season with Light the Night Celebration

12/5/2025

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Gaylord Celebrates Christmas

Downtown Gaylord, Michigan, will host its inaugural Light the Night Christmas Celebration on December 13.
The event features an artisan market, a Santa Parade, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and local food vendors.
The Santa Parade starts at 5 p.m.
The tree lighting takes place at 6 p.m.
Lisa Marie Tobin, executive director of the Downtown Development Authority, emphasized blending new and nostalgic traditions.

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Kopatz Family Spreads Cheer

Southern Lights runs December 1 to January 1 at Trustmark Park in Pearl.
It features lighted tunnels and themed areas such as Gingerbread Land and Santa Land, plus an ice skating rink and live choir performances.
The Kopatz family in Riverside continues their 30-year tradition by offering free Santa visits and gifts for children on December 13.
Their display will be featured on ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight.

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Gaylord Celebrates Christmas

Downtown Gaylord, Michigan, will host its inaugural Light the Night Christmas Celebration on December 13.
The event features an artisan market, a Santa Parade, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and local food vendors.
The Santa Parade starts at 5 p.m.
The tree lighting takes place at 6 p.m.
Lisa Marie Tobin, executive director of the Downtown Development Authority, emphasized blending new and nostalgic traditions.

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