The Kiwanis Club of Morenci is bringing holiday cheer to the community on Saturday, December 6, with the annual Lighted Holiday Parade, Visit with Santa, and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at Wakefield Park.
The Lighted Holiday Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m., starting from the Morenci High School parking lot on Coomer Street. Parade line-up begins at 5:15 p.m. The parade will travel west on Coomer Street, south on East Street, and west on Main Street before ending at Wakefield Park.
Following the parade, families are invited to stop by the Morenci Fire Department to visit with Santa Claus, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, and receive a small gift and book to take home.
At 6:30 p.m., the celebration continues at Wakefield Park with the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year’s event will also feature the debut of the Kiwanis Yuletide Lights and Legacy Lane, a new display including more than 80 decorated trees. Each tree has been sponsored and dedicated by families, organizations, or businesses in honor of loved ones and community pride.
Morenci Mayor Tracy Schell will share a few words to welcome the community and kick off the season of togetherness and the Morenci Marching Band will perform festive music during the lighting ceremony.
Food will be available for purchase throughout the evening, with Yankee Doodle Dogs food vendor serving hot dogs, popcorn, donuts, and hot beverages beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Wakefield Park.
Community members and local organizations are encouraged to participate in the parade. Registration forms are available at Morenci City Hall, at parade line-up, or online here.
For more information, please contact Morenci Kiwanian Kori Christle at (517)401-0346.
