December 2-5, 2010

The Christmas season is upon us, and Manistee kicks off the festivities in a big way, with their Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas weekend. This annual event brings as many as 10,000 visitors to Manistee to experience the wonder of a Christmas gone by.
The highlight of the parade is the Belgian draft horses that pull 30' Christmas trees down River Street.

The entire weekend is filled with wonderful activities, including the Gingerbread House contest, Festival of Trees, and guided tours of Babcock House, a grand lumberman's mansion. Manistee is a great place to pick up those gifts for everyone on your list, and downtown restaurants welcome you into their cozy establishments for a delicious meal. As the snow flies, enjoy the carolers, decked out in period dresses, coats, and top hats. It's certainly the right setting to put you in a festive holiday mood.

A detailed schedule of activities will be posted as it becomes available.