Ida, MI – The Christmas in Ida festival organization has announced the 39th Annual Parade of Lights presented by DTE Energy will be held December 3rd at 7 pm… and is accepting applications to enter the parade.
The popular event will feature the 126th Unit, U. S. Army Marching Band, and the Adrian College Marching Band.
The nationally recognized parade has become known throughout the Midwest as the Granddaddy of light parades. Over one hundred and twenty illuminated floats, fire trucks, large parade balloons, bands, cartoon characters and marching units joined farm implements in lighted displays that entertain an estimated 48,000 visitors yearly.
The deadline for parade entries is November 22nd.
Christmas in Ida was founded by the Ida Civic Club in 1982 and is sponsored by area service organizations and businesses.
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