23rd Annual Luminary Festival November 17th
23rd Annual Luminary Festival Welcomes Shoppers Dusk to 9 p.m. on
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Warm Candlelight Heralds the Holiday Season in Downtown St. Joseph
St. Joseph, Mich. — The holiday season will begin with the warm glow of hundreds of luminaries lining the streets of Victorian-era downtown St. Joseph, Mich., from dusk to 9 p.m. on Nov. 17. The 23rd Annual Luminary Festival, sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, creates a joyful atmosphere for all ages to enjoy refreshments, special prices and gift ideas galore from participating restaurants and shopkeepers.
“There are so many reasons why we all love living in Southwest Michigan but one of my favorites is St. Joseph’s Annual Luminary Event. It is such a special evening when families come downtown to share in what makes this city so unique.” said Friends by Design’s owner Susan Mason. “Whether it is a cup of hot chocolate, a sweet treat or a glass of wine, everyone enjoys walking around downtown, catching up with friends and seeing the beautiful lights. Great way to start the holiday festivities!”
Festival participants and sustaining sponsors include Biggby Coffee of St. Joseph, DK Boutique, Friends By Design, Fusion Center For Dance, Glo Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, Grins of St. Joseph, Lake Michigan Vintners Winery Tasting Room, North Pier Brewing Company, Olive Cart, Papa Vino’s, Purely Michigan, Silver Harbor Brewing Company, The Candlestick Maker, Waterfront Framing and Fine Art, White Pine Winery, Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, Zoup! and many more!
A variety of participants will host businesses and/or offer specials. The Welcome Center will feature Bistro on the Boulevard, Biggby Coffee, and Zoup!; Purely Michigan will feature 12 Corners Winery; The Optical Shoppe at Advanced Family Eye Car will host their annual Luminary Trunk Show; Papa Vino’s will host luminaries and feature live music.
In addition to St. Joseph’s Luminary Festival, guests can also attend the 2017 Benton Harbor Holiday Lights Celebration. The event will be located in Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park and begin at 6 p.m. The celebratory program includes holiday music from the Benton Harbor Area Schools, community groups, hot chocolate and treats from local businesses. Prior to the lights celebration, guests can enjoy Christmas stories by celebrity readers at the Benton Harbor Public Library starting at 4 p.m.
St. Joseph Today is a 501(c)(3) membership-based organization dedicated to developing and promoting events and businesses in St. Joseph, Mich. and its surrounding communities. For more information about upcoming events, visit stjoetoday.com, facebook.com/stjoetoday, the Welcome Center or call 269-985-1111.
