The Monroe Holiday Season Kick-Off and Tree Lighting

The Monroe Holiday Season Kick-Off and Tree Lighting event will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 23 in and around Loranger Square.  The parade will begin at 4 p.m., starting at the corner of Jones Ave. and Monroe St., traveling north.  Carriage rides, entertainment, crafters, live nativity, non-profit booth expo and other activities will take place at Loranger Square from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.  The tree lighting will be at 7:30. Santa will visit with children at the Monroe Bank & Trust lobby after the parade until 7:30 p.m.   New this year:1. Free tickets will be distributed for Santa visits and Carriage Rides. Numbered tickets will be available at the end of each line on a first come first serve basis. Once you receive a ticket, you must stay in line. 2. We are looking for Holiday Crafters to participate! Please contact us for more details. Non-profit organizations are also invited to set up a promotional table in the event area. There will be limited electricity available; and organizations need to provide their own table and supplies. Space requests should be made by Oct. 31 to Paula Stanifer at 734-384-9172 or director@downtownmonroemi.com.Parade inquiries may be made to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce at (734) 384-3366 or tammy@monroecountychamber.com.