December 3, 2016 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Portage City Centre
7801 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, 49002 United States
Contact:
Phone
269-329-4522
Email:
milbecka@portagemi.gov

Additional Information

Set your sights on holiday lights, caroling and holiday treats! Please join in an evening night of fun at the City of Portage annual Traditional Holiday and Tree Lighting Celebration. The fun kicks off at the City Centre, near the Portage District Library on Saturday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. Thousands of lights will be illuminated in celebration of the holiday season. Then follow a horse-drawn wagon, complete with jingle bells and Christmas carolers, on a short walk down the Portage Creek Bicentennial Trail to the Celery Flats Historical Area, where the holiday celebration will take place.

For the first time ever we will have Santa’s reindeer available for kids to pet and take a picture with courtesy of Osborne & Kline. Festive music will be provided by Proclamation Brass, a local brass ensemble group, and the Portage Central Choir. Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet visitors at the historic schoolhouse and refreshments will be available at the Hayloft Theatre. Hot cider and hot cocoa will be available for a $1 donation per cup – proceeds from the sales will benefit area charities. Admission is free, however, donations of food, toys and outerwear will be accepted for the Portage Community Center to help those in need. Please call Alyssa at 329-4522 with any questions about the event.

Ample parking is available at the Portage City Hall and Portage District Library parking lots, as well as the Celery Flats Interpretive Center parking lots. It is recommended that all participants dress appropriately for the outdoor event.