After Parade Events!
We have a great line up of activities that are being planned for immediately after the parade on November 18! Details on these events will be available after October 1. If you are a business that is interested in being involved, please click the button to fill out the participation form for this year.
Hot Chocolate & Mug Sales
Many downtown retailers will be serving up hot cocoa for you and your family. Prices may vary and some locations have the ability to purchase a commemorative mug.
List of locations that sold mugs in 2022:
1. Artisan Sandwich Company
2. Bee Joyful
3. Bimbo's Pizza
4. Cherri's Chocol'art
5. Colors & Cocktails
6. Kalamazoo Candle Company
7. Matchhead Coffee
8. Pop City Popcorn
9. Uncle Buddy's Toy Stash
10. The Grazing Table
11. The Spirit of Kalamazoo
12. Walnut and Park
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Places to get hot cocoa:
1. Bimbo's Pizza
2. Cherri's Chocol'art
3. Pop City Popcorn
4. Matchhead Coffee
5. The Grazing Table
Find the Elf of on Shelf
You just never know where to find the cute little elf. Downtown merchants will host an "elf on the shelf" event where you and your family will visit participating stores to find the elf, and collect stamps for a chance to win a prize. Stop by the Information Tent on the Kalamazoo Mall to get your bingo card. Once you find the Elf, take take it to a store associate to get it stamped. In order to qualify for the prize, you must have all of the squares on your passport stamped! Bring your card back to the Information Tent to be entered to win a prize!
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Click Here to Download the Bingo Card
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Restaurants are Open!
We know nothing builds up an appetite like watching a parade! Come take part in our after parade activities without having to worry about the "but I'm hungry" conversations - we've got plenty of places to eat right downtown! Here are the restaurants that were open during parade day in 2022.
1. Benny Dicarta's
2. Bimbo's Pizza
3. Cairo's Kitchen
4. Cherri's Chocol'art
5. City Centre Deli & Market
6. La Familia Restaurant
7. Old Burdick's
8. Sarkozy's
9. Studio Grill
10. Taco Bob's
11. The Grazing Table
12. The Spirit of Kalamazoo
13. Theo & Stacy's
14. Walnut and Park
15. Youz Guys Sausage Company
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*Please note that other restaurants might also be open.
Winnie Winkie Bars
Winnie Winkie Bars are chocolate bars with the opportunity to win a golden ticket inside. These are crafted by Kalamazoo's own Cherri from Cherri's Chocol'art and are being sold throughout downtown.
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Here's where you can purchase the bars on parade day:​
1. Adrianne's
2. Amy Zane's
3. Artisan Sandwich Co.
4. Bee Joyful Shop
5. Bimbo's Pizza
6. Cherri's Chocol'art
7. Colors & Cocktails
8. Gazelle Sports
9. Honore' Salon
10. Kalamazoo Candle Company
11. Kazoo In The Mitten
12. Lana's Boutique
13. Pop City Popcorn
14. Rocket Fizz
15. Terrapin
16. The Spirit of Kalamazoo
17. The Station Dancewear Boutique
18. The Xperience by Luxury Escapes
19. Uncle Buddy's Toy Stash
20. V&A Bootery
Santa & Mrs. Clause
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be lcated at several locations allowing Santa to travel from one spot to the next. Letters to Santa and gift bag
decorating will be featured during that time as well. While you’re waiting for Santa, there are plenty of other things to do.
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Special Family Offers
There will be hot chocolate stations spread out throughout downtown.