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CMU Alumni and Friends in the TC Light Parade

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Join fellow CMU alumni, friends and supporters as we bring maroon and gold holiday cheer to downtown Traverse City at the annual TC Light Parade on Saturday, November 21! This year, our CMU crew is embracing the “Island of Misfit Toys” theme, so get ready to have some fun! 

What to wear: Break out your most festive, fun and creative costumes! Think Island of Misfit Toys inspiration, maroon and gold and your favorite CMU gear if you have it. Have some battery powered lights? Bring them along to help our group shine bright as we spread holiday cheer throughout downtown Traverse City! 

The parade will last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, traveling along Front Street from Franklin Street to Union Street. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Can't march with us? We'd still love your support! Find a spot along the parade route and cheer on our CMU crew as they pass by. Let's fill downtown with maroon and gold pride! 

Keep the celebration going! Following the parade, join us for a CMU alumni social at Right Brain Brewery. Warm up, connect with fellow CMU Chippewas and enjoy appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase.

Register to walk by Friday, November 17!  

When: 

Saturday, November 21, 2026  
5 p.m. | Staging for parade
6 p.m. | Parade step off 
7:30 p.m. | Social at Right Brain Brewery

Where: 

Front Street 
Downtown Traverse City 
Traverse City, MI, 49686 

Meeting location and parade assignment number for parade walkers will be emailed the week of the event. 

Right Brain Brewery 
225 E Sixteenth St 
Traverse City, MI 49684 

Cost: 

No cost to walk alongside fellow CMU supporters! *Please RSVP for planning purposes
$5 | Alumni social at Right Brain Brewery, appetizers will be provided. 

Date: -
Time: -
Location:
Downtown Traverse City
Traverse City, MI
Sponsor: Alumni Relations
Contact: Alumni Relations alumni@cmich.edu 989-774-3312
RSVP by November 17!
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