Paw Paw will sparkle with holiday cheer this season as the community debuts its new Christmas in the Village celebration – two days of festivities, local spirit, and small-town magic.
The event kicks off Friday, Dec. 12, with the Lighted Holiday Parade at 6 p.m. through downtown, led by this year’s Grand Marshals, Roman and Ava Plaszczak. Community members, organizations, and businesses are invited to take part – and there’s still time to sign up for the parade here. The Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Courthouse follows at 6:45 p.m., where Paul DeYoung will be honored with the Community Ambassador Award. Photos with Santa will follow the tree lighting.
Festivities continue Saturday, Dec. 13, with the Rotary 5K Santa Run at 9 a.m., followed by Kringle Town on Paw Paw Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring old-world charm and handcrafted gifts in wooden market houses donated by Meyer Wood Products. The day also includes the Merry Village Mingle throughout downtown shops.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
