(La Porte, IN) - Owners of historic homes in downtown La Porte are preparing for next weekend’s Christmas Candlelight Tour.
Six private homes will be decorated for Christmas and open for self-guided tours. They are located along Michigan and Indiana Avenues and on Second Street and Woodlawn Drive. As an added bonus the First United Methodist Church and County Courthouse will also be open for exploring.
There will be live musical entertainment at all locations and refreshments at the church.
The special event will happen next Saturday, December 2, from 3-7 p.m. and next Sunday from 1-5 p.m. It’s sponsored by Preserve Historic La Porte, a nonprofit citizens’ group dedicated to historic preservation. "We are humbled and excited to announce the return of the Candlelight Tour in 2023,” said Pam Ruminski, long-time chairperson of the Candlelight Tour. “As always, our members, volunteers, decorators, and homeowners are committed to putting on another magical event for everyone.”
This is the 20th year for the Christmas Candlelight Tour, which returns after a three-year hiatus. So it’s a great opportunity to rekindle that love of local architecture. According to PHLP President Mark Kurth, “The Candlelight Tour is both a gathering together of the members of our community, as well as a rolling-out of the welcome mat for tourists and all those who want to experience the historic beauty of the City of La Porte.”
Advance tickets are $25 each and are available at the following La Porte locations: Coachman Antique Mall, CO-OP Shoppes, the La Porte County Historical Society Museum, Meridian Title, Town & Country Florist, and Thode Floral. Tickets are also available at the Antique Market and Hoity Toity in Michigan City.
Advance tickets are also available by mail. Send your check payable to: Preserve Historic La Porte, P.O. Box 853, La Porte, IN 46352. The organization asks that you please provide an e-mail address or phone number, so they can confirm receipt of your payment. Payment must be received by December 1st, and such tickets will be provided only on a “will call” basis, at the First United Methodist Church.
Tickets can be purchased on the tour for $30, but only at the Methodist Church on 1225 Michigan Avenue.
