2025 LIGHT UP MANCELONA SANTA AND PARADE
Light Up Mancelona and visits with Santa are in Mancelona on the 2nd Saturday of December. Join us for a free pancake breakfast with Santa at Mancelona High School from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025. A bounce house, activities for kids, and raffles for kids (one free ticket for each child; additional tickets may be purchased).
In the evening, join us downtown at Triangle Park, 5:00 p.m., for the arrival of Santa on a fire truck. Special appearance by Buddy the Elf! Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, treat bags for the kids and more. Lighting of the Christmas tree, bonfire, Christmas music, visits with Santa. The light parade begins approx. 6:30 pm after all kids have seen Santa.
See this flyer for full schedule, and details on registering for the Light Parade and/or Window Decorating Contest
For more information, contact Mancelona Chamber of Commerce.