The Holiday Season Shines at Bear Lake's Sparkle in the Park

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The beautifully lit displays include angels, Christmas trees, Santa and his reindeer, a salute to troops, snowmen, various animals and several Christmas scenes, all arranged outdoors in Bear Lake's lakeside campground park, just off US 31.
Opening night festivities include tailgate chili, hot chocolate and cookies will be served free to all visitors, compliments of the Bear Lake Community. Santa will arrive at 6:30pm and with the assistance of many Bear Lake helpers, with treats for all the boys and girls who visit.
Sparkle in the Park is open nightly from 5pm to 10pm. Admission is free. However, a donation box is available for those who would like to contribute toward supplies for next year's displays.
Sparkle in the Park is a partnership between the Bear Lake Promoters and the Bear Lake Village Council.
Come out and enjoy one of the beautiful scenes of the Christmas season.
More Manistee Area Holidays Info...
- Performances in Ludington, Manistee, Scottville and Hart
- Where to Find a Fresh Christmas Tree
- The Season for Giving
- The Holiday Season Shines at Bear Lake's Sparkle in the Park
- Good Cheer is Found in West Michigan During the Holiday Season
- Manistee's Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend
- Shop Local and Keep Money in Your Community
Uniquely Manistee County...
- Enjoy the Winter Season in Manistee County!
- Your M-22 Scenic Drive Begins in Manistee County
- Manistee National Forest
- The North Country Trail through the Manistee National Forest
- Tour the S.S. City of Milwaukee & US Coast Guard Cutter Acacia in Manistee
- Manistee Charter Boat Fishing on Lake Michigan
- Manistee Saints Baseball Team
- The Vogue Theatre: An Integral Piece of Manistee's Rich History
- Discover Manistee's Riverwalk!
- Manistee Area Weather
- Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee
- Manistee...Great Restaurants, Wonderful Food!
- Featured Manistee Area Businesses
- Community Services & Demographics for Manistee, Michigan
- Manistee Riverwalk Map
- Manistee County Fishing Tournaments
- Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness of Ludington and Manistee
- Manistee's Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary
- Fishing in Manistee - What a Catch!
- Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
- Explore the Manistee River on a Canoe or Kayak
- Manistee Fish Cleaning Station at First Street Beach Boat Launch
- Welcome to Manistee County in West Michigan!
- Your Complete Guide to Manistee
For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in West Michigan:

Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
Hamlin Lake -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and climbing dunes! The Hamlin Lake shoreline is also part of the Ludington State Park.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Things to Do in Pentwater, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Don't miss the popular Charles Mears State Park beach on Pentwater's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lots of Activities in Scottville, Michigan -- Explore the Riverside Park along the National Scenic Pere Marquette River.
Canoeing or Fishing on the Pere Marquette River -- Many boat liveries offer canoe rentals.
Also, check out West Michigan Guides and our locally produced WestMichigan.MichBiz.com directory for our largest lists of Things to Do in West Michigan.