Holly Dickens Festival

Now in its 41st year, the Holly Dickens Festival is officially the longest running Dickens themed event in the United States!
     Set in Historic downtown Holly, Michigan USA, the annual festival spans three weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Howell Parade of Lights

Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Fantasy of Lights Parade

begins at 7 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving

Don’t miss this traditional start of the Holiday Season in the Howell area!

This spectacular nighttime parade includes dozens of illuminated floats, marching bands, over 50 other entries, and, of course, Santa Claus.

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Detroit Veterans' Day Parade

When: 11/8/14 (Saturday)
Where: Starts at Woodward Avenue & Temple, Downtown Detroit

The 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade gives Detroiters a chance to pay homage to its veterans as they march down Woodward Avenue to Hart Plaza. The parade will close with a special recognition ceremony honoring ten local veterans who served in the Vietnam War