Dickens Festival Brings Enchantment to Downtown Holly with Lighted Parade and Three Weekends of Immersive Shopping and Fun

Dickens Festival Brings Enchantment to Downtown Holly with Lighted Parade and Three Weekends of Immersive Shopping and Fun

(Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 19, 2025)

Holly, MI – Take a step back into the story of A Christmas Carol, envisioned by Charles Dickens,  as we celebrate the holiday season over three weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas with the Holly Dickens Festival.

During this festival you can stroll the streets of historic Downtown Holly, enjoying the historic setting decorated with old fashioned flair and the numerous costumed volunteers and performers that make your visit memorable. Enjoy local shops and restaurants, as well as pop up vendor booths.  There is an area with children’s activities and visits with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides and more!

Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting in Downtown Holly 11/28/25 at 6pm

Festival Dates:

11/29-11/30/25

12/6-12/7/25

12/13-12/14/25

Run like the Dickens Race 12/6/25

Learn more about this festive tradition at https://www.hollydickensfestival.org/

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