(Michigan City, IN) - Michigan City is readying to roll out the red carpet for Santa Claus, who will be featured in the Festival of Lights Parade slated for this Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. at 9th and Franklin Streets.
The parade, featuring jolly Saint Nick, will proceed northbound on Franklin St. to 4th Street, leading to a tree lighting ceremony outside the Michigan City Public Library and the following activation of the lights covering much of the grounds at Washington Park.
Registration is still open to be part of the parade at no cost, per officials.
Before the parade, the Festival of Lights Chili Challenge, pitting city departments against local organizations in judging for the best chili, will occur.
The competition will take place at four local businesses in the Uptown Arts District. They are Good News Vintage, Barker Hall, Canterbury Summer Theatre, and Up4Movement. People can pay $5 to taste and vote for their favorite chili, with all proceeds going to Meals on Wheels of La Porte County.
“We are so excited to get the season started,” said Mayor Duane Parry.
