Well, the festivities are over, but what a fabulous evening at the Howell Fantasy of Lights Parade!  One thing that makes this parade so unique is that it happens after dark, so the floats (and the marching bands!) are all lit up with holiday lights, creating a unique experience for everyone! Enjoy the photos…it was

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It’s about 5 p.m. now, but the fun has already started here at the Howell Fantasy of Lights Parade!  The parade officially kicks off at 7 p.m., but there’s lots to see and do before then.  For instance, have you ever seen LIVE reindeer?  Well – they have them here! And what is a parade without floats? 

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It’s only a little after 3 p.m., but what to my wondering eyes should appear?  Yep – Santa is here at the Fantasy of Lights parade in Howell!  Since his sleigh is parked right beside the Five Sparrows mobile office, we have a great view of Santa talking to the kids, too!  And when Santa is

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The activity is picking up along Grand River Ave. in Howell as more people make their way into the downtown area, and also as the vendors start setting up their “booths” to be a part of the fun today at the Fantasy of Lights Parade. New to the event this year is St. Joseph’s Catholic Church,

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It’s just about 11 a.m. and the parade preparations are continuing…Volunteers are working on getting the Grand Stand set up and decorated for the main event tonight.   Also, Santa’s sleigh has arrived, and I heard that Santa himself will be making an appearance later this afternoon/evening to visit with kids of all ages. Most of the

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