Holiday Extravaganza Parade & Children’s WinterART Festival

Holiday festivities abound on Saturday, December 3 in Pontiac at the annual Holiday Extravaganza Parade & Children’s WinterART Festival. Celebrating 30 years of cheer, this seasonal celebration is presented by Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford Township and White Lake Township. The event opens at 8:30 am at the Children’s WinterART Center, 30 N. Saginaw, where kids can make holiday crafts alongside the Palace Patrol from the Palace of Auburn Hills. Also from 8:30 – 10:30 am is the Petting Farm on Saginaw and Huron Streets, starring Santa’s reindeer, as well as horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, the art action experience, hot cocoa and more! The Parade begins at 11:00 am at the corner of State and Huron, featuring community floats, professional floats & balloons from the Parade Company, hundreds of favorite characters, the Palace Patrol, horses, choreographed dancers, area high school marching bands, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. All activities at the Holiday Extravaganza are free.