Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Sunday November 24th

Date: November 23, 2024 Location: Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 601 Wabash Street Michigan City, IN 46360

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a magical evening of festivities at Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting event! The Michigan City Fire Truck will escort Santa himself as he arrives to light the community Christmas tree in the courtyard outside Jockey. The celebration promises fun for the whole family, with special activities, entertainment, and plenty of (Free!) photo opportunities.

Highlights of the Event Include:

Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting: Watch Santa's grand entrance on the Michigan City Fire Truck, followed by the official tree lighting ceremony to start the season in festive style.

Santa’s “Sleigh” Ride: Track down Santa's "sleigh" for a FREE photo opportunity as Santa rides through the property. He’ll be handing out candy canes to the kids and spreading holiday cheer.

Those Funny Little People Show: Enjoy a 20-minute performance by the talented comedic troupe, as seen on America’s Got Talent. Don’t miss the fun, and make sure to take a photo with these funny little performers as they interact with holiday shoppers.

Wonderland the Reindeer, courtesy of Animal-Grams: Meet a real-life reindeer and take photos with our adorable friend, Wonderland! It's the perfect way to make the holidays even more magical!

Food Trucks Galore: Savor the delicious offerings from a variety of local food trucks—though the smells are free, the flavors are unforgettable! Choose from:

Culinary Gangster Roundbelly’s Pizza Tako Party Food Truck Tocayos Express Wilson’s Slam Dunk BBQ

Join us on Saturday, November 23rd for this fun-filled community celebration as we usher in the holiday season with festive activities, delicious food, and memories to last a lifetime. Don’t forget your camera to capture the magic!

Event Time: 5-7 PM CST (Food Trucks will be here all day) Admission: Free! (Food and merchandise available for purchase)