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Holiday Spectacular Replaces Royal Oak's Holiday Parade
The intersection of Washington Street and Fifth Street will be the epicenter of the event.
ROYAL OAK, MI — The inaugural Royal Oak Holiday Spectacular will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 4 to 10 p.m. The celebration will include plenty of family friendly activities, including live music, ferris wheel rides, pictures with Santa, fire pits, carriage rides throughout the city, a life size snow globe selfie station, and a kids zone.
The intersection of Washington Street and Fifth Street in downtown Royal Oak will be transformed into a winter wonderland, according to event organizers. The Holiday Spectacular is replacing the longtime holiday parade.
The event schedule includes:
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- Ferris Wheel Rides from 4:30-6:30pm
- Free Pictures With Santa from 6-9 p.m.
- Carriage Rides Located At Center and Fifth Avenue. The cost is $5 Per Adult, from 6:30-7 p.m.
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Visit The New 4-Story Tree, from 7:00-9:00pm
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