For up to 4 people per party, indulge in an enchanting lunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus for a memorable holiday experience at Third & Main in downtown Imlay City. Enjoy a complimentary hot dog, chips and soda for kids 12 & under ($5 for adults) and a chance to mingle with the Kringles.

Each registration includes up to 4 attendees. If your party is larger than 4, please contact us. Seating is limited, so please register with the links below!

There are two seatings for lunch. The first lunch is from 11am-12pm and the second is from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.

Register for the 11am LunchGoing Fast, Almost Sold Out!!!

Register for the 12:30pm LunchSold Out!!!

Kringle Market

Get a jump on your holiday shopping from one of our 30+ market vendors in two locations this year - inside the old fire hall and the senior center. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Entry is free and food trucks will be there to grab lunch.

Live Nativity & Petting Farm

Live Nativity & Petting Farm

The St. Paul Lutheran Youth Ministry members are back by popular demand as they narrate the first nativity storyboard performances from 2-4 pm.

Seeded Faith will also be joining us again this year with a variety of animals for hands-on petting experiences.

Kids Craft Activities


Visit our local businesses and enjoy free craft activities. See location for times.

Stop by our fire pit warming stations to roast a marshmallow or two.

Ruth Hughes Library
211 North Almont Avenue (11:00-3:00 pm)

Heavenly Sweets
143 N Almont Ave (11:00 am while supplies last)

King & King Accountants
143 N. Almont Avenue (1:00-3:00 pm)

The Print Shop 4 U
110 N. Almont Avenue (1:00-3:00 pm)

Sweet Peas Cakes & Cookies
227 E. Third Street (12:00-4:00 pm)

JG's Used Bookstore
235 E. Third Street (1:00-3:00 pm)

Tricia Kotranza - State Farm Agency
223 E. Third Street (11:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

Kringle Winter Market
Located in the old fire hall - 338 E. Third Street (12:00 pm-3:00 pm) while supplies last

Hispanic Services Center
113 N. Almont Avenue (11:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Winter Fest Light-Up Parade

Winter Fest Light-Up Parade

Join us for our fun festival Lighted Holiday Parade!

The parade route is changing for this year!

Staging and parade line up along Second Street - (staging to start at 4:00 pm)

Parade Route - from staging area enter onto Almont Avenue

Turn right onto Third Street (eastbound) to Main Street -turn left (northbound) to Fourth Street -

Turn left (westbound) on Fourth Street to Almont Avenue -

Turn left (southbound) on Almont Avenue

There will be no parking along the parade route after 5:00 pm on December 7th.

Santa will arrive in Lamb Steele Park after the parade ends. Tree Lighting ceremony will commence after Santa's arrival.

The crowd will gather around the unlit tree near the gazebo area and Santa will help us light the tree after the mayor presents a key to the city. Visits and photos with Santa available in Halabicky Insurance Group after the tree lighting.

Want to be in the parade? We are looking for entries to join in the line up. Here is the application to participate:

Join us for our Annual Holiday Celebration co-sponsored by the Imlay City DDA and the Imlay City Chamber of Commerce SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024