Event Name:
HolidayFest !!
Description

Ho Ho Ho-liday FUN !!  -  from 9am to 9pm!!  

Pssst:  Friday December 13 Portland Civic Players will showing their 
FREE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: the live action Grinch at the Civic Theatre  7:00 PM.
You will also be able to meet and take pictures with the Grinch in person!


FESTIVE WINDOW DISPLAYS
    
Be on the lookout, online voting will be posted  as early as Thanksgiving -  
  
2024 theme, Star Bright !!. Thank you Opera Block for offering use of your poling platform.
Link here and click on VOTE in the upper right corner to see all the locations and pick your favorite

Winners announced THU DEC 12 :)
Link here to Participate as a Business or Organization


Friends of the Red Mill invite you to VISIT SANTA AT THE MILL   9am-1pm  450 Water Street.



Portland Civic Players Present  MIRACLE ON MAPLE ST. Craft Vendor Show  from 10-3



SNOWBALL DROP  Promptly at 4pm on Kent St. in front of City Hall
   
~  Guests collect numbered snowballs to redeem for prizes or discounts at your local businesses before the parade!!
Age Divisions:
2-6years (can be accompanied by parent)   
7- 11 years
12-15 years
Adults 16+  (blue snowballs)
Link here to Participate as a Business or Organization
 

OPEN HOUSES  4 - 6 PM         
Enjoy tasty treats and fun activities with these businesses and organizations    

Link here to Participate as a Business or Organization

Scout Park Winter Wonderland Photo Ops  - each day/evening,  beginning Dec 1
Visits w. Santa & MrsC and Holiday Characters  4pm to 5:40pm
Sleigbell Horse Wagon Rides    4:15pm to 5:45pm
Caroling by Portland Schools    4:20pm - 5:10pm
Dancing in the Streets - Opera Block Performing Arts  5:15pm to 5:45pm

Link here to be a Sponsor or Supporter bringing all this Holiday Magic to town!

 

CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE  6pm  from the Library to Grand River and Grand River to Water Street

  

Link here to be a Parade Entry

deLIGHTfully Portland, MUSIC & LIGHT SHOW - Directly following the Parade, see three blocks of buildings light up and dance to holiday music!! 
courtesy of Opera Block and Downtown Building Owners & Businesses!! 
Also Each Friday Night Dec 6, 2024  thru January 4, 2025
 


CHRISTMAS GALA CONCERT - Portland Community Orchestra   7pm at the Civic Theatre

Event Date:
12-14-24
Event Time:
03:45 PM - 06:45 PM EST
Location:
Throughout Beautiful Downtown Portland
259 Kent Street
Portland, MI 48875
Contact Person:
Tina ConnerWellman
(phone: 517-647-5027)
Details:


Links:
https://youtu.be/ZwZSMMxrKSw?si=ER5yhPH8j35VK7Wg