Holiday Extravaganza

01/25/2026

Congratulations to Our Winners from the 2025 Festival of Trees!
We are so excited to celebrate the amazing creativity and holiday spirit that filled our Holiday Extravaganza Festival of Trees this year! A heartfelt congratulations to our winners and a huge thank you to everyone who decorated a tree, cast a vote, and helped make this event so special.
Your participation not only brought joy and beauty to our community, but also helped support a great cause. We are incredibly grateful for the love and enthusiasm shown by everyone involved.
1st Place Winner – $500
2nd Place Winner – $250

12/26/2025

The Holiday Extravaganza Festival of Trees has been underway.. your favorite needs you! Take a moment to check out the entries and cast your vote for the tree that brings holiday magic.

The purpose of the Festival of Trees is to bring the community together through creativity and celebration, while helping a nonprofit through community voting—where the winning tree receives $500 and second place earns $250.

12/05/2025

Yes, it’s cold out there — but that just makes it feel even more like the perfect winter wonderland! Layer up, grab a warm drink, and get ready to celebrate with your family, friends, and neighbors.
Tomorrow’s Holiday Extravaganza Parade is shaping up to be unforgettable.
🎅❤️ Don’t miss the magic — the fun begins tomorrow!

12/05/2025

The holiday floats have started to arrive — and they are AMAZING!
The streets of Pontiac Michigan are filling with sparkle, color, and pure Christmas magic as the floats roll into town for tomorrow’s Holiday Parade!

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

The floats are rolling in! Getting ready for tomorrow! See you at the Holiday Extravaganza!

12/05/2025

Holiday magic is officially taking over Downtown Pontiac as the parade floats start arriving for TOMORROW’S big celebration! You can feel the excitement in the air… and okay, yes, the cold too!

Bundle up in your coziest hats, gloves, and holiday scarves, because this year’s parade is gearing up to be one of the most magical yet. Grab some hot cocoa, bring your holiday cheer, and come watch the streets come alive with color, lights, music, and community spirit!
See you tomorrow—let’s make memories in the frosty fun!

11/29/2025

Wait!! We have a last-minute amazing “Black Friday” fun post.
Enter to WIN!! Front Row Seating to the Holiday Extravaganza, includes 10x10 VIP tent with 8 chairs, a dozen donuts, (2) FREE 5K Race Entries, (6) FREE Run Little Elf Race Entries (Children’s Run with Santa and Grinch). Respond by December 1st to WIN!

Answer this question… are you ready for Christmas?
Comment below – Yes or No!

11/29/2025

Hey Kids!
After the parade you can meet Santa & snap selfies!! Also visit with Mrs. Claus in her sweet shop to do Holiday Crafts. There will also be FREE lunch for kids (while supplies last) and a Holiday Movie “The Polar Express” at 3:00. This all happens at the Beautiful, Historic Strand Theatre located at 12 N. Saginaw St. in Pontiac, Michigan.
There are also before and after parade activities inside El Piqasso Art Café & Gallery, located at 46 N. Saginaw St. Pontiac, Michigan.
We hope to see YOU there! Saturday, December 6th!

11/29/2025

“Jingle, sparkle, march, and play — the Holiday Parade is on its way!”
Save the Date! Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Downtown Pontiac.