Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade & Kercheval Jingle

About this adventure

For nearly five decades, Metro Detroit families have gathered on the morning after Thanksgiving along Kercheval Avenue for the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade and Kercheval Jingle. Stepping off from Grosse Pointe Park and proceeding through Grosse Pointe City into The Village shopping district, this heartwarming community parade features vibrant floats, high school marching bands, costumed cartoon characters, equestrian units, and Santa Claus riding his festive sleigh. Following the parade, the Kercheval Jingle street festival comes alive throughout The Village with free family activities. Kids can watch professional ice-carvers turn giant blocks of ice into sparkling sculptures, pet live reindeer, take horse-drawn carriage rides, visit craft stations for holiday ornament making, and enjoy warm cider and gingerbread cookies provided by local merchants.