Santa's Arrival Downtown TC & Holiday Open House

City on the first Friday in December with the excitement of Santa’s Arrival. Spend the evening with Santa and shopping throughout the unique shops in Downtown Traverse City. At 5 pm, shoppers will be serenaded with holiday music and can gather at the community trees at the corner of Cass and E. Front St. Attendees can join in a community sing-a-long of their favorite holiday carols accompanied by the Sweet Adelines. The excitement continues with Santa’s arrival in bright red antique fire engine! Santa will be escorted to the stage by individuals from the US Coast Guard, Traverse Air Station, and will join the carols, receive the Key to the City from the Traverse City Mayor, Michael Estes and then light the tree at 6 pm, before spending the rest of the evening (6-9 p.m.) visiting with little ones at his holiday house at Cass and E. Front Street. While Santa is in his house, Antique Fire Engine Rides will be offered from 6:15 to 8 pm.