Festival of Lights Parade & Chili Cook Off
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Description
Festival of Lights Parade
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Bundle up and pick the perfect spot along Parker Parkway to watch parade participants bustle along their merry way. Santa kicks off the parade in the main parking lot promptly at 3:30 and leads parade marchers, floats and some very special VIP's past the Senior Center and into Fedders Alley. Interested in participating in the parade? Call the Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department at (219) 873-1506 or download a Festival of Lights Parade application.
Department Challenge Chili Cook-Off
4:00pm – 6:00pm (or while supplies last)
Bring the family over to the Senior Center to sample a variety of tasty chilis, which are donated and prepared by your City team. For only $5.00, you get to sample each delicious entry. Chilis range from "pleasantly mild" to "call the fire department hot"…there's sure to be something to please everyone! Once you've tasted them all, vote for your favorite. This is your chance to decide which City Department takes home the coveted traveling trophy. Not really fond of chili? That's OK! There will also be other refreshments, including hotdogs, pop and water available from Michiana Resources, a private non-profit adult rehabilitation agency dedicated to providing vocational and developmental support as well as advocacy services for people with disabilities.
