Old Town - Lansing, MI

Old Town Dickens Village-A Victorian Holiday Celebration

This article was posted on Fri, Nov 16 2007 | Permalink

Believe it or not, the holiday season is quickly approaching! Old Town Commercial Association is bringing the holiday cheer to Old Town in a new way this year by hosting the first Old Town Dickens Village, Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 12-6 p.m. The event will take place along Grand River-from Washington to Cedar, and on Turner St.-north to the Turner Dodge House.
Patrons can sit back and relax with a carriage ride through Old Town while enjoying the calming aroma of roasted chestnuts and listening to holiday music provided by bell choirs and carolers. The Greater Lansing Gay Men’s Chorus, The Great Lakes Pride Band of Michigan, Delta Presbyterian Bell Choir and the North Presbyterian Bell Choir promise to delight all with the sweet sounds of the holidays. Characters will walk around Old Town and perform scenes from Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. At 2 p.m, 4 p.m., and 6 p.m., Scrooge will lead a parade of people from Turner Mini Park to the Turner Dodge House.
Everyone is encouraged to get into the holiday spirit along with Old Town by wearing traditional Victorian-style clothing, where they are promised not to feel out of place.
If this wasn’t enough holiday fun, patrons can enjoy kid’s crafts at North Presbyterian Church and a Holiday Market featuring homemade goods and gifts and offering a chance to get a head start on gift wrapping.
For more information, easy Victorian costume ideas or questions about this event please contact the OTCA at 517.485.4283.