Friday Dec 2, 2022
Saturday Dec 3, 2022
Friday, December 2nd Friday, December 2nd Parade Registration:Hometown Holiday Celebration - 2022
Join Us For A Very Special
HOMETOWN HOLIDAY!It is our pleasure to help you begin the joy of the holiday season. Picture yourself in the first weekend in December, there's a chill in the air and a warmth in your heart because you've come to visit downtown Ionia for our annual Hometown Holiday. Be sure to join us for all of the activities we have planned!
Friday, December 2ndVisit with Santa - Sponsored by Ventra
Armory Community Center
4-6pm & after parade until 8:30pm
Organized by the City of Ionia Parks & Recreation DepartmentDance Performance Showcase
at Main and Depot Streets, 5:30 pm
Organized by Main St. Dance Academy Community Christmas Tree Lighting
at Main and Depot Streets, 6:00 pm
1st Illumination & Caroling with Zion Praise Team
Main St. Electric Light Christmas Parade
Starts at Courthouse, proceeds West down Main St., ends at M-66, 6:30pm
Register your business or organization for the parade here (Click "Register")!
Free to Chamber members, $50 for non-members
Scroll down for details on Parade Registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 28 @ 5PM
FREE Movie Sponsored By Live Local Realty
At the historic Ionia Theatre at 8pm Friday, December 2nd
Breakfast with Santa - Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus
Armory Community Center, 9:00 -11:00 am
Mrs. Claus Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show
Saturday, December 3rd from 9am - 4pm
Organized by the Ionia County Commission on Aging
Free Admission! Over 150 booths featuring gifts, home decor, ornaments, hand bags, wood carving, jewelry, homemade candy, baked goods, and much Much MUCH MORE!!! Booths are located on the First Floor, Second Floor, Cafeteria. South Balcony and Gymnasium.
Please check our online community calendar for up to date events in every season!
Parade Entry Important Info:
Parade entries with moving vehicle, or animals that may become anxious by unexpected approach or noises are asked to have spotters (2-4 persons) walk with your entry to ensure safety of your team and spectators.
There is no throwing of candy allowed - we do not wish to have children running into the darkened street for candy risking their safety. Candy and information can be distributed by having walkers (2-4) with your entry walking along the sides of the crowd along the street and handing out what you would like distributed.
Please, NO LIVE SANTA OR MRS. CLAUSE in the parade - they are our Grand Marshalls and have already been arranged for.
Thank you so much for your cooperation - We wish everyone the best the season has to offer of health and happiness!
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Date and Time
Visits with Santa: 4:00-6:00 pm & After parade until 8:30 pm
Dance Performance Showcase: 5:15pm
Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling: 6:00 pm
Main St. Electric Light Christmas Parade: 6:30 pm
Free Movie Sponsored by Live Local Realty : 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 3rd
Mrs. Claus Bazzar: 9am - 4pm
Pancake Breakfast: 9am - 11amLocation
Visits with Santa: Armory Community Center
Dance Performance Showcase: Ionia Theatre
Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling: Main & Depot St.
Main St. Electric Light Christmas Parade:Starts at Courthouse, proceeds West down Main St., ends at M-66
Free Movie Sponsored by Live Local Realty : Ionia Theatre
Saturday, December 3rd
Mrs. Claus Bazaar: Ionia Middle School
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast with Santa: Ionia Armory
Fees/Admission
Chamber Members - free registration
Non-Members $50 Business or $25 Registered Non-ProfitWebsite