Block off the streets, plug in the lights and notify Santa? Goodrich’s Downtown Christmas will be glowing from 5-9 p.m., Dec. 5 as the local holiday tradition is sure to provide plenty of cheer.
‘We are very excited about the downtown Christmas this year,? said Patty Plant, owner of Cranberries Cafe, 10250 Hegel Road, downtown Goodrich.
At 6:30 p.m., Santa Claus will be seeking both the nice and naughty of Goodrich’park his sleigh and catch a ride on the Atlas Township Fire Department truck arriving at the village Christmas tree on Hegel Road across from Cranberries Cafe. Visitors can hear the stories of Christmas at the Goodrich Library, sing along with the Goodrich United Methodist Church Choir as they welcome the season in with some tradition carols. Check out a variety of street vendors including Kettlebears Popcorn and Porter’s Orchard. Take a free ride wagon ride offered by Top-Hill Farms, 5767 Fox Road, Goodrich.
The streets will be lined with luminaries courtesy of Goodrich Boy Scout Troop 340. At 6 p.m. the Community Christmas tree will be lit, followed by Pastor John Grimshaw, of Lakeview Community Church leading the community in prayer and the story of Christmas.
‘The annual event will include a walking nativity and plenty of hoilday music,? she added.
The Ladies Library Museum in downtown Goodrich will be open from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Call Patty Plant at Cranberries Cafe, 810-636-3409 or patty
@cranberriescafe.com for more information.