The Village of Howard City's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

12/10/2025

12/08/2025

🎄✨ Thank You, Howard City! ✨🎄

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy all the festivities throughout Howard City! The day was truly magical, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our community.

A huge shoutout to our local businesses, sponsors, the Howard City Harvest Festival Queen’s Court, and all of our amazing volunteers who helped bring this event to life. Your time, energy, and generosity made this day so special, and we cannot thank you enough for all your hard work. 💛

Until next year, Howard City — we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

🎄✨ Save the date for 2026: Saturday, December 5th! ✨🎄

12/07/2025

🎄✨ Congratulations to our Tower of Toys winners! ✨🎄

A big congratulations to Ruby Sixbury, Roman Felde, and Leah Collins — we hope you enjoy your prizes! 🎁

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Elf Scavenger Hunt. It was so fun seeing families out exploring, supporting local businesses, and getting into the holiday spirit. 🧝‍♂️🎄

And a HUGE thank you to our local business sponsors who helped make this event possible. Your support and generosity truly mean so much to our community. 💛
We couldn’t do it without you!

12/07/2025

🎄🍪 Gingerbread Contest Thank You & Winners Announcement! 🍪🎄

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Gingerbread House Contest! We were blown away by the creativity, time, and holiday spirit that went into each entry.

🏆 Judges’ Pick Winner: Luci Anderson
🎁 Drawing Winner: Charlie Metzger

Congratulations to both of you! 👏✨

If you would like to pick up your gingerbread house, please stop by the Senior Center next Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, or call the Senior Center to make other arrangements.

Thank you Century 21 Rockgate for sponsoring this event!

Thank you again to everyone who made this such a fun and festive event! ❤️🎄

12/07/2025

🎶✨ Thank you, Blue Fire Trio! ✨🎶

A huge thank you to Blue Fire Trio for sharing their talent and performing during our Tree Lighting Festivities last night! Your music added such a great atmosphere and helped make the evening even more special for our community. 🎄🎸

We truly appreciate you being part of the celebration and helping kick off the holiday season in Howard City!

12/06/2025

🎄✨ A huge THANK YOU to Great Lakes Landscape Supply! ✨🎄

We are so grateful to Great Lakes Landscape Supply for generously donating our live Christmas tree for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. This beautiful tree will continue to grow and will be part of our celebration year after year, becoming a lasting tradition in our community. 🌲💚

Thank you for helping create something truly special for Howard City families, now and for many holidays to come!