Can you believe that 2017 is almost over? Thanksgiving is a few weeks away, which means Christmas is right around the corner. If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, then you’ll want to check out this incredible free Christmas celebration in Indiana that starts this weekend.

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Shipshewana is a magical place to be during the holidays with a nearly two month long celebration of the holiday season.
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The Christmas celebration kicks off today, with a vintage Christmas market at the Michiana Event Center running through Saturday.
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Then, on Saturday night, enjoy an enchanting evening at the famous Shipshewana Light Parade - an annual event that will delight kids and adults, alike.

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This magical event showcases parade floats , trains, and carriages donned in their best Christmas lights for all to behold.
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The parade begins at dusk and travels through Shipshewana. The traditional tree lighting ceremony will be held in front of the Blue Gate Restaurant and Theatre and there will also be Christmas carols and other holiday events happening throughout the evening.
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And this is only the first weekend of this jolly event. To get the full details of events to come, including Chocolate Day, Santa visits, the Ice Festival, and the Olde World Christmas Market, check out the official event page here.

Check it out for yourself in the video beow:

Will you be checking out this magical free Christmas celebration this weekend? For more fun that won’t cost a dime, check out these awesome free activities in Indiana.

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