Hometown Holidays: December 5, 2009

The holiday parade is an annual event sponsored by the Berkley Holiday Committee. The Berkley Holiday Committee is a resident-created and resident-driven committee created to operate the annual parade.

Any questions about the committee or activities should be directed to Committee Co-Chairs:

Cindy Coon at tycoon4000@aol.com, or
Paul Swayze at pswayze1@comcast.net

Noon to 3:00 pm: Horse-drawn Carriage Rides

Begins at Berkley Community Church (Wiltshire & Kipling) and will proceed from the church parking lot, north on Robina, east on Beverly and south on Kipling to the lot.

2:00-5:00 pm: Petting Zoo

Free petting zoo on 12 Mile & Gardner.

2:00 to 5:00 pm: Vintage Trolley Rides

Free trolley rides sponsored by the Berkley Chamber of Commerce. Multiple stops along 12 Mile and Coolidge. Shopping specials and treats throughout the day provided by our downtown businesses.

5:30 pm: Holiday Lights Parade!

The annual Berkley Holiday Lights parade will begin at 5:30 pm on Saturday December 5th. The parade features local bands, floats and Santa Claus. The parade begins at Bacon Street and concludes at City Hall.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Immediately following the parade, with the arrival of Santa’s sleigh on the front lawn of City Hall. The Tree Lighting is sponsored by Berkley Junior Women’s Club who will be providing hot chocolate, treats and carols.

Visit With Santa: Kids - bring your wish list and visit with Santa after the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Evening Horse-drawn Carriage Rides

Following the parade, begins Rosemont & Coolidge. (Weather permitting)

See you there!