KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo is inviting residents to Bronson Park on Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. for the “December to Remember” holiday celebration.
Attendees can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate at the event. The first 300 guests will receive a holiday bag to take home, which includes an assortment of ornament crafts, winter puzzles, and a winter-themed coloring book.
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The event will end at 6:30 p.m., or when items run out.
Kids can also write letters to Santa at the event, and drop them off in Santa’s mailbox. Santa will reply to letters that include a return address within seven days, city officials said.
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Additionally, the Downtown Kalamazoo Holly Trolley will run from 5 to 9 p.m., offering free rides around downtown, with a stop on the Kalamazoo near where Santa will be visiting at Santa’s Workshop in the City Centre (125 South Kalamazoo Mall) from 5 to 8 p.m…