PONTIAC - Crowds and crowds of smiling people ready to celebrate the holiday season attended the 30th Holiday Extravaganza Parade in downtown Pontiac Dec. 3. Scores more enjoyed free children's activities and family fun as part of the Children WinterART Festival and the Gallery of Ice before the parade.
"I was absolutely thrilled with the Holiday Extravaganza. We had so many people lined up to view the parade," said Holiday Extravaganza advisory board member Fran Anderson.
The event is a collaborative effort between the communities of Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford and White Lake, but residents from across Oakland County came out in droves to join in the fun. The event ran smoothly and even the weather cooperated with no rain or snow to deter people from traveling.
"It just made for a wonderful day," said Tom Kimble, chairperson of the Holiday Extravaganza advisory board.
It was still cold, however, making the fire pit area where participants were creating s'mores a popular place.
Once the parade began, families turned their attention to the glittery floats, friendly costumed characters, magnificent horse drawn wagons and carriages and festive music from local marching bands.
"It was the best parade we've had," said Kimble.
In addition to the parade, the extravaganza included craft projects, a petting farm, Santa's reindeer, face painters, balloon artists, ice sculptures, live ice carving demonstrations and more as part of the Children WinterART Festival and Gallery of Ice.
"I thought it was awesome. What a great experience and wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy some time together," said Lon Bone, vice president public relations/community involvement for Genisys Credit Union, a presenting sponsor of the event.
Anderson said there was a sense of unity as everyone worked together to treat the community's children to something special. Continued...
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