Christmas in the Village going virtual this year
ESCANABA — Because Christmas in the Village was canceled this year due to the pandemic, the U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Association has planned an alternative way to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season. The group will hold a virtual Christmas in the village on Facebook from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The group will share photos from its archives as well as musical performances, free downloadable coloring sheets and puzzle pages for the kids, and a special contribution from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Additionally, the Association will hold a “drive by” event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The portion of Antique Village visible from the new Chamber of Commerce building parking lot will be decorated with lights, and the group will be collecting non-perishable items for the annual Holiday Food Drive. All donations go to a local food pantry and help feed people in the Escanaba area.