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Flash mob style movement party in downtown streets with feel good music and playful guided dancing. Expect strangers becoming friends at Pack Square as the parade ripples joy through the community—no dance experience needed.
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Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
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A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.
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