Grand Haven Michigan Jingle Bell Parade

JINGLE BELL PARADE

Grand Haven, MI December 6, 2008

It's time for a the parade. Your hosts will be, well who else would it be, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus!!!!

Last week my husband and I were dropping off the kids for youth group and decided to venture to downtown Grand Haven, MI There is something special about the stretch of Washington in that it just so charming. We grabbed a cup of coffee at Jumpin' Java and then walked down the way a bit where we saw the festive little house designed just for Santa. I am sure there are many kids who have sat on his lap by now!!

But today is the big day!!! The parade begins at 6:00 pm but I would try to be there a little early. The funny thing about this parade is that we are in the middle of an incredible snow storm!!! Can you say, "Lake Effect Snow!" Well we got it. This morning we woke to three foot drifts around our cars. My husband is out there right now clearing the way so my daughter can go to work!!

But parades must go on!!! The parade route would be:

Franklin to Harbor Drive, Harbor Drive to Washington and Washington back to Central Park.

Once the parade gets back to Central Park,there will be the grand finale!!! The lighting of the Christmas tree!!!

It is a darn good thing the salvation army is going to be there to provide hot chocolate because I think there are going to be some major Popsicles out there. The temperature as I type this is whopping 20°. Wind shield factor is around 10° degrees. Check out the beach cam HERE. . . . . anyone want to go for a walk on the pier. . . NOT!! This is about 1/2 mile from the parade route.

I am going to admit something to all of you. THAT IS TOO DARN COLD FOR ME!! I completely admire those of you that can do it because it sure will be something to see!! I personally can't wait until it's time for the ice sculptures!!! Now that I won't miss!!

There is another "cannot miss" during the Christmas season. The light show, put on by the rotary club now, gained national attention a couple years ago. A gentlemen in my community put a light show on to music. But this is a whole other blog so keep watching for that one! Keep checking back!! Better yet just subscribe to my blog!

God Bless and Happy Holiday and STAY WARM IT'S A BLIZZARD OUT THERE!!!