After Parade Events!

Commemorative mug sales are back for 2023! A list of participating retailers can be seen below. The winner of this year's Design the Mug contest will be announced in November.   

List of locations selling mugs in 2023:

• Artisan Sandwich Company

• Cherri's Chocol'art

• ​Colors & Cocktails

• K'zoo in the Mitten LLC

• Pop City Popcorn

• The Waiting Room

 

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

List of participating locations in 2023:

• Artisan Sandwich Company

• Earthly Delights at Amy Zane

• Bee Joyful Shop

• Beowoof Provisions for Pets

• Cherri's Chocol'art

• Colors & Cocktails

• K'zoo in the Mitten LLC

• Pop City Popcorn

• Rocket Fizz

• Uncle Buddy's

• The Grazing Table Kalamazoo

• The Spirit of Kalamazoo

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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! Keep checking back for restaurants that will be open during parade day in 2023.

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*Please note that other restaurants might also be open. 

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:​

• Earthly Delights at Amy Zane

• Bee Joyful Shop

• Beowoof Provisions for Pets

• Colors & Cocktails

• Cherri's Chocol'art

• K'zoo in the Mitten LLC

• Pop City Popcorn

• Rocket Fizz

• Uncle Buddy's

• The Spirit of Kalamazoo

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be located in front of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and at the new 2023 Season Santa's Workshop Location at the City Centre Health Club.  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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Here is the downloadable Letter to Santa Template

The following retailers and businesses have special offers, sales, and promotions valid for the day of the parade and some for the duration of the holiday season! Some have released their planned specials and others are in the works. Check them out below:

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Artisan Sandwich Company - Free sugar cookie with purchase, 10% off your purchase with purchase of a commemorative 2023 Maple Hill Holiday Parade mug

Bee Joyful Shop

Beowoof Provisions for Pets - storewide sale on select items

Cherri's Chocol'art

Colors & Cocktails

K'zoo in the Mitten LLC

Lana's Boutique

Mason Jar Plant Shop - holiday terrarium bar

Matchhead Coffee - Peppermint Bark Latte, Gingerbread Latte, and Sparkling Cranberry beverage

Old Burdick's

Pop City Popcorn - free popcorn to first 100 kids in store

Spice & Tea Merchants Kalamazoo

The Grazing Table Kalamazoo

The Waiting Room - gift with purchase, while supplies last