'Good Old Fashioned Christmas Parade' Saturday in Orange City

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ORANGE CITY -- “A Good Old Fashioned Christmas” will be held Saturday, as the city esarlier in the day hosts its annual Christmas Village.

The Christmas Village will begin the day at 9 a.m. and last until 8 p.m., in Dickinson Park, on the corner of 17/92 and East Graves Avenue. The community is invited to browse booths selling handmade gifts and Christmas crafts. Anyone interested in obtaining a booth space—which costs $25 for each 10x10 spot—can go on Orange City’s website to fill out an application. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.

There will be a holiday DJ at the park, playing everyone’s favorite Christmas songs and Santa will make an appearance from noon to 2 p.m. Children can have their pictures taken—free of charge—during that time. Vendors will also be on-site selling food and beverages.

“Santa, food, fun and shopping, well, if that isn’t the recipe for a great holiday experience, I’m not sure what is,” Orange City Council Member Tom Laputka joked, adding. “The Christmas Village is just a great time for the whole family.”

The “Good Old Fashioned Christmas Parade" begins at 6 p.m., and will run along 17-92, from East French Avenue to Ohio Avenue. It should last approximately an hour.

Those wishing to enter a float for the parade can fill out an application on Orange City’s website. Participants in the parade need to arrive at check in at 4 p.m., at the parade’s starting point (17-92 and French Ave).

Awards will be handed out for the best band, best overall, best Christmas spirit, best light display and for the most creative entry. “It’s just the perfect way to end the day,”

Council Member Gary Blair said of the upcoming parade: “Everyone’s in a great mood and you can just feel the holiday season in the air.”

Both events are free for everyone. For more information about the Christmas Village or Parade, please visit www.ourorangecity.com, or call 386-775-5454.