Maple Hill Holiday Parade & Activities

A balloon of a mouse in the Maple Hill Holiday Parade

Maple Hill Auto Group is honored to be the presenter of the Kalamazoo Holiday parade. The 63rd annual parade is a long-standing tradition and has been part of the fabric of the community since Gilmore Department store started it in 1962. Featuring high school marching bands, giant balloons, floats, and businesses and organizations, this is one event that truly defines community. The Holiday Parade attracts nearly 30,000 spectators!

The parade will take place on Saturday, November 22 with a kick off at 11 a.m. The parade route includes the following route: Portage/Lovell to Rose Street, Rose Street to Michigan Avenue, Michigan Avenue to Pitcher Street, Pitcher Street to Lovell Street, Lovell Street to Portage Street. The starting and ending place is the parade staging area of Portage and Lovell streets. There will be activities on the Kalamazoo Mall as retailers, businesses, and organizations host a variety of special events to celebrate the kick-off to the Holidays.

Visit www.kalamazooholidayparade.org for more information on attending, sponsoring, or being in the parade, and after parade activities.

2025 Holiday Parade Route Map

 

When

  • Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

Downtown Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, 49007

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