As the folks fortunate enough to live in Cook County year-round know, the North Shore is one of the most wonderful places to spend the holidays.
In its efforts to champion the unique North Shore holiday experience, the Cook County Visitors Bureau once again invites visitors to enjoy “A North Shore Holiday,” a series of themed weekends from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Each weekend features opportunities to not only find distinctive, locally created, personalized gifts but to also meet the artist or author who created them. To see a complete list of activities, visit www.anorthshoreholiday.com.
A North Shore Holiday officially kicks off with a special tree lighting ceremony in Harbor Park in Grand Marais at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. Grand Marais Mayor Larry Carlson will light the tree, the Cook County High School band will offer holiday cheer and Santa and his sled dogs will be on hand for photo opportunities.
The Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Senior Center parking lot and heads down Wisconsin Street., followed by photos with Santa, hot cider and cocoa at the Upper Deck at Blue Water Café.
Everyone is invited to attend this free, family-friendly event. Up-to-date information, activities and entertainment are available online at www.anorthshoreholiday.com.
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