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Holiday fun for all at the Wayne Historical Museum

By Sarah Shurge a petting zoo and a DJ.
It’s that time of year again, the Two performers from Detroit Fly-
holiday season. house Circus also attended, as well
For families that were looking for as two ice sculptors. The sculptors
a night of good holiday fun, Wayne’s had finished ice sculptures on dis-
annual Christmas tree lighting just play and were carving and answering
happened again this year. questions throughout the night.
Holiday Night at the museum was A food truck was also present.
Saturday, December 4th, at the One free ticket was handed out to
Wayne Historical Society on 1 Towne the first 300 attendees at the event.
Square St. The event started at 6 Hillcrest Bible Church provided
p.m. and lasted until about 8:30 cookies and hot chocolate, while
p.m. Phoenix Theatres State Wayne gave
The evening kicked off with a pa- out free popcorn.
rade around the church at 6 p.m. “This year we stepped it up a
The Wayne Memorial Zebra March- notch and I think the Wayne resi-
ing Band performed in the parade, Tyler Moll and Nicole Conklin with the Grinch at the Holiday Night at the Wayne His- dents deserved it. I wanted them to
as well as fourth and fifth graders enjoy this,” said Conklin. “This was
doing a pom pom routine. Groups torical Museum. our gift to them. Just for a couple
from local churches walked, along Mayor of Wayne presented Santa ing Santa,” said President of the So- hours, forget about the bills, forget
with members from the Wayne Pub- with a key. Mrs. Claus also attended, ciety Nicole Conklin. about the pandemic. Just enjoy it.”
lic Library and the City Council. as well as the Grinch, Cindy Lou Aside from the parade and tree “The DDA is a proud sponsor of
Santa Claus came in Wayne Police Who, and characters from Frozen. lighting, the night was filled with ac- the event,” said Lori Gouin, Commu-
Chief Strong’s red truck and the “This event is more than just see- tivities for the whole family. nity Development/Planning Director.
There were craft projects, along This is the fifth year in a row the
with carnival games in the parking Wayne Historical Society has
lots. Candy and prizes were available planned Holiday Night.
for the kids. Professional balloon The museum is open Wednesday
twisters attended, along with a choir 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Thursday 10
singing and caroling bells. There was a.m. – 5 p.m.

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