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Friday, September 6th:
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6:15-6:30pm- Arrival of the Michigan Vietnam Wall Tour at Karl Richter Campus (KRC)
- Patriot Guard Motorcycle Motorcaid Escort
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Holly High School (HHS) First Responders Football Game
- 4pm Tailgate
- 5pm Food Served
- 7pm Game Begins
- GAME END FIREWORKS
Saturday, September 7th:
- 10am-5pm- Vietnam Wall that Heals Tour at KRC (free of charge for viewing)
- 8:30am- Zumba & Color Run Registration, both in Crapo Park
- 9am- Color Run begins in Crapo Park
- 10am-3pm- Early Homestead Primitive Show at KRC
- 11am- Parade through Downtown (VFW to Holly Elementary)
- 11am-6pm- Vendor Row in Crapo Park
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12pm Community Play Day in Crapo Park TO INCLUDE:
- Free Hot Dog Lunch
- Antique Tractor Rides
- Inflatables
- Community Games
- Emergency Vehicle Demonstrations
- Annual Tug of War (Holly Police vs. Holly Fire Departments)
- Group Photo ( Walk to the Train Depot)
- 12pm-11:30pm- Beer Tent On Broad Street
- 1pm- Vintage Baseball Game in Cyclone Park
- 12-4pm- Battle of the Bands on Broad Street
- 2-4pm- Hadley House Museum Historical Tour
- 4:30pm- On Stage Dance Exhibition on Broad Street
- 7pm- Family Street Dance in Battle Alley
- 9pm- Whiskey Fixx on the Broad Street Stage
- Dusk- FIREWORKS SHOW near the Water Tower
Sunday, September 8th
- 10am-5pm Vietnam Wall That Heals Tour at KRC (free of charge for viewing)
- 8-11am- Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion
- 10am-2pm- Holly Farmers Market in Crapo Park
- 1pm- Vintage Baseball Game in Cyclone Park
- 2pm- Croquet at Lakeside Park
- 3pm- Helicopter Landing at Lakeside Park
- 4-6pm- Historical Walk through in Lakeside Cemetery
SIDEWALK SALES ALL WEEKEND in DOWNTOWN HOLLY!
FREE PARKING. FREE SHUTTLE & WAGON RIDES AVAILABLE
FROM 10am-6pm.
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What's Happening Around HollyDays
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The Early Homestead Show
Saturday, September 7th 10am-3pm
Head to Karl Richter Campus (300 East Street) on Saturday to see many outstanding primitive dealers from about 6 states display their fabulous wares, including some great handmades. Live music, BBQ, and fun, fun, fun! Open 10am-3pm, admission $5. Also, some delicious treats by Holly Cafe, music by Terry Connell, and free parking and shuttle to Downtown every 30 minutes.
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 HollyDays Parade
11am Saturday, Sept 7th
Beginning at the VFW, heading south on Saginaw St. towards downtown, then turning East on Maple Street, ending at Holly Elementary.
Parade has over 30 groups including: Village Police & Fire Departments, Diehl's Apple Orchard, Representative Mike Mueller, Dickens Festival, NOCFA, Friends of Holly Township Library, Holly American Legion, Holly VFW, and the Holly High School Marching Band!
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 Holly American Legion
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, September 8th
8-11am
Don't miss this delicious Community Pancake Breakfast at the Holly American Legion this Sunday beginning at 8am! Only $7 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.
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HOLLYDAYS OFFICIAL MAP OF EVENTS
Volunteer At HollyDays!
It's not too late to help out! Join us in our Main Street Holly red "volunteer" shirts for HollyDays! Please call Lori at 810-397-9722 or visit www.hollyvolunteers.com. We would love some extra helping hands!
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The Michigan Vietnam Traveling Memorial & the LZ Traveling Vietnam Museum
Saturday & Sunday, September 7th & 8th
Visit the Karl Richter Campus Saturday & Sunday to visit this Memorial and Museum from 9am- 5pm. This special Michigan Memorial is Open to the Public with Free Admission. Please help us thank the Sponsors pictured on the left who helped make this possible.
On Friday, September 6th the arrival of the wall will be escorted by the Patriot Guard by a motorcycle motorcade. If you would like to join in with your motorcycle, you must be at the Holiday Express at exit 108 at 5:30pm. The memorial will be arriving in Holly around 6:15-6:30pm. For more information please contact Joe Mishler at 810-348-9960.
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Holly FUN RUN
Saturday, September 7th, 9am Start
An event for all ages! Runners, walkers, skippers can all join up for some fun and color and great exercise! It is a 5k (or 1mi.) run/walk through Historic Downtown Holly. Be prepared to get colorful, have fun and help support The Holly Community Coalition's efforts in our schools and community! $25 for one or $50 for teams of 2-4 runners.
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FREE PARKING
Free parking sites include Holly Presbyterian Church, the American Legion, Crapo Park, the lot across from the Post Office, the dirt lot near Crapo (next to the railroad tracks), and side streets. If you’re so inclined, why not walk or bike to the festivities? Great exercise and no worries about finding a place to park.
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FREE TRACTOR SHUTTLE SATURDAY
Saturday, September 7th, from 1-6pm, the Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will provide two tractors with wagons as FREE SHUTTLES! Shuttle stops will be at the VFW Post# 5587 Holly, MI. on Airport Road and Holly Elementary on Maple. Each tractor will have a dedicated route and will pick-up / drop-off at Battle Alley & Broad Street, near the Holly Hotel. The shuttle service is free, but the tractor drivers do accept donations like cold pops, hot dogs and cookies.
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SIDEWALK SALES IN DOWNTOWN HOLLY
-ALL WEEKEND-
Hit the Shops Downtown for great deals and wonderful finds! Sidewalk Sales will line downtown all weekend. Check out all the unique and fun shops in our Historic Downtown.
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FIREWORKS
The fireworks are a BIG deal at the HollyDays celebration! Saturday, September 7th around 9pm, behind the water tower, on Broad Street. The best viewing areas will be in the grassy section between Broad Street and Crapo Park (near the railroad tracks), and in the parking lot of Crapo.
To help fund the fireworks show, we'll be selling Lazerviewer FIREWORKS GLASSES at the Info Booth, located near the Holly Hotel. The glasses are $2 each or 3 pair for $5.Help us to pay for the fireworks and make sure to wear your special fireworks glasses when you watch the spectacular light show over the water tower!
OUR FIREWORKS SPONSORS- WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!
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Lakeside Cemetery Walk
Sunday,September 8th, 4pm-7pm
Holly Youth Theatre is bringing a Cemetery Walk to this year's HollyDays celebration! Travel with your tour guide through Holly's history as we visit the grave sites of several influential and interesting individuals that shaped our town. Tours leaving every 15 minutes. A tour guide (docent) will take each group to 8-10 grave sites to hear the stories of those individuals and families.
Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at ShowTix4U.com. When you purchase your ticket, you choose your start time, between 4 pm and 7 pm.
(note that this is not a haunting or spooky tour, but a respectful retelling of stories of the individuals buried here.)
Tours gather at the ticket table at the entrance to the cemetery. Text 810-610-6403 with any questions about the Cemetery Walk.
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