The Christmas in Ida Festival

The Christmas in Ida Festival will be Dec. 6-8.  The Ida Christmas Mall will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.  Friday's schedule includes a new merchandise auction by Ida High School Class of 2015; a high speed lawn mower race; and a performance by Anita's Dance Co. of Muskego, Wis.  A fireworks show will be part of the parade.  The fireworks show is the second largest fireworks show in southeast Michigan and considered a master show.  For information, go to www.christmasinida.com.