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Parade route: Holy Cross Church, north on Water to Broadway, west on Broadway to City Hall.  Santa will turn on the lights and meet the children.

UPDATE - the weather was PERFECT for this year's parade!  We had 45 units in the parade, and Santa saw over 100 children!  Thanks to all who participated, whether in the parade or watching!

Winners -
1st place walkers: Girl Scout Cocoa Cups
1st place New Entrant:  Cottrellville Township - "What Does Santa Do The Day After Christmas?"
1st place Best of Show - TIE!

• Boy Scout Troop 296
• Cub Scout Troop 296

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Decorating Contest begins.
All businesses and homes in Marine City LIMITS are eligible.  There is NO registration form!  Judges will drive through the City the week of December 12th.  Winners will be announced during Family Day, Saturday, Dec. 17th.  

157 Brown Street

 * Old Times - N - Such Antiques
 * Vintage Charm Antiques
 * Gnarly Woods Antiques
 * Back Porch Antiques - snacks and beverages from 6 - 8 p.m.
 * Sunset West Tanning - snacks, gift certificates & spa products
 * The Corner Grocery - sampling of Michigan-Made products, gift baskets Facebook Page
 * Marine City Gunsmith & Hobbies website
   
HOH Benefit Lighting Event 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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Kids Christmas Crafts @ Crossroads Community Church 2 - 5 p.m.
3631 King Road, China, MI 48054 (810) 329-5221  Website  

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 The Gourmet Gallop in Downtown St. Clair  6 - 10 p.m.  
$45, 7 restaurants!  Call the St. Clair Chamber of Commerce (810-329-2962) for more information. Click for Flyer

Old Newsboys Paper Sale dawn - dusk


Old Newsboys Paper Sale dawn - Noon

Women’s Civic Homes Tour  5 - 9 p.m.
$10, includes ticket and guidebook.

• Marine City United Methodist Church,
  
• Pride and Heritage Museum (website),
•  Historic 300 Broadway by The Friends of City Hall. Visit their website
• The Alexander Home, 6383 Marsh Rd.
• The Gruben Home, 7995 Springborn Rd.
• The Beattie Home, 7980 S. River Rd.
• The Van De Warker Home, 168 S. Mary St.

• Tickets available at Vera Grace Emporium, The Sweet Tooth, and Pride and Heritage Museum
  

               
Open House Night throughout the City

 * Pride and Heritage Museum 4 - 6 p.m.  website
 * Vera Grace Emporium

• Special hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.  Serving refreshments from 3 - 6 p.m.
• Door prizes, great shopping, and SO much more!
  

 * The Sweet Tooth
 * Hut No. 8
 * Vintage Charm Antiques
 * Gnarly Woods Antiques
 * Papa Grande's Mexican CarryOut - 428 Broadway

•  free warm tortilla chips with 2 types of salsa as well as free samples of their deep fried snickers and deep fried three musketeers candy bars!

 * Back Porch Antiques
 * The Corner Grocery

• Free hot dogs, popcorn, and a shot of Faygo soda to wash it down! 
  
• Featuring a unique selection of Michigan-Made and St. Clair County-Made products!
  

 * Marine City Gunsmith & Hobbies

• NEW Hobby items and ROCKETS!
• RC Helicopters
  
• Personal Protection items
• Gun customization and repair
• Selection of consigned guns
  

 * Sunset West Tanning Salon

• Salon services (Hair, Nails, Waxing) and products
  
• Tanning packages and products
• Unique handbags
• Occasion Gowns
  

Meet Father Christmas at the Heather House 2- 5 p.m. FREE
Sponsored by the Historical Society of Marine City - website

•  Coloring Contest
•  Light Refreshments
•  Christmas Book Readings

Interfaith Choir Concert 4 p.m.
St. Martin's Lutheran Church 765-5242

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Marine City High School Choir @ Washington Life Center 11:40 - 12:05 donation of $1
403 N. Mary St. 765-3523
Come and listen the the choir in our cafeteria!

Blood Drive @ Crossroads Community Church 2 - 8 p.m.
walk-ins welcomed but appointments preferred. 
3631 King Road, China, MI 48054 (810) 329-5221  Website         

Family Day    Noon - 5       

 * Marine City Fire Authority Open House and Bottle/Can Drive - Noon - 3 p.m.

• money from donations goes toward the purchase of smoke detectors and batteries which are then made available to those who need them.
  

 * Library childrens' crafts - Noon - 3 p.m.
 * Holiday Vendor and Craft Bazaar @ Living Faith Lutheran Church (310 S. Parker St.) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Childrens' crafts 10 a.m. - Noon
• Polar Express movie @ 1 p.m.
• Mitten and Hat Tree for Downriver Helping Hands
• Non-Perishable food donations for Downriver Bread of Life Ecumenical Food Pantry (Marine City)
• Contacts: 810-335-3904 or 810-765-6924
  

 * Kids games by Crossroads Community Church in Lighthouse Park - Free
 * Kids Crafts at United Methodist Church (located on the corners of Main St. and Broadway) - Free
 * Event at Riverside (Kmart) Plaza

• Pictures with Santa
• Pet Photos with Santa
• Strolling Carolers
• Cider and Doughnuts
• Raffles - Win a HUGE Christmas Stocking!
  
• Benefit for Wipe Out Wilms
  

  * Announcement of contest winners
 * Back Porch Antiques open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.  10% off participating booths from 6 - 8 p.m.


 Fashion Show at Riviera 3 p.m.   $10  [ click for flyer ]
 **  NO PRE SALE of tickets **  Reserve a table by calling the Chamber of Commerce at (810) 765-4501

• Benefit for Marine City High School Bands and the Chamber of Commerce

• Featuring: 
• Suzanne’s of Marysville (ladies apparel)

 Models:

• Chamber of Commerce Sec'y Georgia Phelan,
  
• Marine City First Lady Mary Browne,
  
• Chamber of Commerce President Chris Kadey

• Michael Bros. for Men and Women (Tuxedos and gifts)
  

 Models:

• Marine City Mayor Charles Browne
  
• MCHS Director of Bands David Uhrig
  
• Todd May, Owner of The Sweet Tooth
  
• MCPD Officer Heaslip &
  
• WPHM's Paul Miller

• Hut No. 8
  

Models:

• Adam Dombrowski
  
• Nicole Welser
  
• Melissa Biskner
• Nina Gianino
• Paige DeVlaminck
• Garrett Drake
  

• My Sister’s Closet (gowns)


• support by area salons, including Perruche Salon and Spa, The Men's Den, and more
  

Procrastination Week begins
Watch for special, “Procrastination Station” flags at area businesses.

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Want more information or to volunteer? Call the Chamber of Commerce at (810) 765-4501 or send us an email!

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