11/21/12 - As it has for the past 28 years, the annual Fantasy of Lights Parade will roll through downtown Howell Friday evening. But the activities surrounding the event actually get underway earlier in the day. From 1:30 to 4:30pm, the public can meet the Express Clydesdales at Challenger Elementary with activities including face painting and a coloring contest for kids. There will also be a silent auction for a painting by local artist Leah Kucharek, an autograph session featuring former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple and drawings for a parade ride in a wagon drawn the Clydesdales and a hot air balloon ride for two. All of the money raised will benefit the Childrenâs Miracle Network. There will also be a Fantasy of Art from 3-10 p.m. at the Howell Opera House which will showcase paintings, jewelry, pottery and holiday cards for sale. Then at 4pm, Christmas Alley opens on State Street with cookie decorating, visits with Santa, live reindeer and a display of gingerbread houses. At 6pm, the annual Fantasy 5K run will begin at the First Presbyterian Church with more than a thousand runners expected through historic downtown Howell. And then at 7pm, the parade featuring Santa, bands and more than 50 lighted floats will start off from Citizens Insurance on Grand River and travels east through the downtown area. Complete details are posted at whmi.com.
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