Downtown Big Rapids will turn into "Whoville" with themed activities, contests, and treats during the Home for the Holidays ...
Grand Rapids, Michigan celebrated its Santa Parade and tree lighting on Saturday, with activities starting at dusk.
Glen Carbon celebrated its third annual Lighted Parade on Dec. 7, and a large crowd came out to celebrate. People lined both sides of Main Street to cheer — and to collect copious amounts of candy.
Santa Claus came to town on Saturday when the Grand Rapids Santa Parade rolled through the city. At Rosa Parks Circle, the annual tree lighting followed.
On Saturday, people gathered at Green Square Park in downtown Cedar Rapids for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.