Marquette Township, MI – December 8th, 2015 – What a beautiful night to kick off the Christmas season here in Marquette Township!
The Westwood Mall parking lot was packed with families tonight as the Redmen Chorale welcomed Santa to the township with Christmas carols. The kids waited eagerly for Santa to arrive and throw the switch on the big township Christmas tree.
Joe is trying to wrestle the mic back from the Grinch
Township Manager Randy Girard told Major Discount that the Grinch had been spotted in Marquette Township. Sure enough, the Grinch slunk into the Great Lakes Radio Station and managed to steal the airwaves for a few minutes. Our DJs finally wrestled control of the radio station away from the Grinch and chased him out the door!
While everyone was at the Westwood Mall getting everything set up for Santa’s Arrival tonight, the Grinch apparently made his way to Biggby Coffee.
Where do you think you’re going with that?
What a rascal! Workers at Biggby said they were shocked to see the Grinch behind the counter preparing his own drink and rifling through everything! Biggby Coffee posted to their Facebook that the Grinch stole coffee from their shop! He even grabbed a 100 oz. Grab It 2 Go mug and tried to sneak out with it.
While the Grinch was sneaking around the township, the rest of us were singing Christmas carols with the Redmen Chorale and waiting for Santa to arrive. It didn’t take long for the Grinch to find us and start stalking through the crowd. Why that old Grinch even jumped up on the big stage and made the Redmen Chorale sing “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!”
Bye-bye, Mr. Grinch! Our township is protected by the Sheriff’s Department – you don’t stand a chance!
Good thing the Marquette County Sheriff Department was on hand to protect the township and save our Christmas from the Grinch! They arrested the Grinch and hauled him away just as Santa Claus was riding into the Westwood Mall parking lot on the Marquette Township Fire Truck. How’s that for perfect timing?
After singing Jolly Old St. Nicholas with the Redmen Chorale, Santa Claus flipped the big red switch and lit the Marquette Township Christmas Tree! If you didn’t make it to the tree lighting ceremony, you can’t miss this beautiful 33-foot tree all lit up in front of the Westwood Mall.
Once the tree was lit, the children followed Santa into the mall for snacks and pictures. The mall looked beautiful and was the perfect place for everyone to warm up while they waited to visit with Santa. Super One Foods provided cookies for the children, Honor Credit Union popped 300 bags of popcorn for everyone, and Biggby Coffee made sure the adults had plenty of coffee to warm up with.
Thank you everyone who participated in this year’s Catch the Christmas Spirit event in Marquette Township.
Wait a minute! That’s not Santa!
What do you think you’re doing in here?
The Grinch tries to steal the WFXD airwaves!
C’mere you rascally Grinch!
You’re not going to get away with this!
Joe is trying to wrestle the mic back from the Grinch
Now WHY do you want to steal Christmas?
Careful, Luke! The Grinch isn’t playing fair!
That’s it! Time for the Grinch to leave!
Who’s that sneaking around Biggby Coffee?
Oh, no! It’s the Grinch!
You better leave all that coffee alone, Mr. Grinch!
The Grinch is trying to steal coffee!
Where do you think you’re going with that?
Walking with Santa to the Westwood Mall
Santa flips the switch and lights the Marquette Township Christmas Tree!
Honor Credit Union of Marquette Township – Santa’s little helpers!
Santa sings with the Redmen Chorale
IT’S SANTA!
The kids love Santa!
Bye-bye, Mr. Grinch!
Way to go, guys! You got him!
“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
The crowd was huge!
That Grinch is something else!
Everybody is smiling while they wait for Santa!
What a great night for singing Christmas carols!
Happy families everywhere you look!
I bet he’s got a great view up there!
Look out! It’s the Grinch!
This kid’s dancing, he’s so excited!
Marquette Township Business Association Chairman Frank Stabile welcomes the crowd.
Happy kids waiting for Santa!
He’s almost here!
More smiling faces
All bundled up to meet Santa!
What a nice night for a tree lighting
Happy kids
More happy kids
Christmas is a great time for family
Thanks for keeping us all safe!
Merry Christmas!
Todd Noordyk, Mike Klein, Dave DeRocher, Ross Anthony, and Randy Girard
The Marquette Redmen Chorale
Todd Noordyk welcomes Frank Stabile, MTBA Chairman to the mic
What a great sweater!
The Marquette Township Christmas Tree – Thank you, Jim O’Dovero! It’s beautiful!
The Honor gang poses with Santa!
Whisper what you’ll bring to me…
SANTA!
Good Riddance!
Happy families everywhere!
Even the Grinch can’t wipe the smiles off people’s faces tonight.
Cookies in the Westwood Mall, courtesy of Super One Foods of Marquette
Thanks for the popcorn, Honor Credit Union!
Merry Christmas!
This little guy is on “Santa’s Awesome List”
Merry Christmas, Fred!
Merry Christmas, Cole!
Everyone loves Santa Claus!
Merry Christmas!
These two adorable babies are waiting in line with their moms to see Santa Claus