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International Festival Of Lights
The International Festival of Lights began in 1991, with a generous gift of $20,000.00 from Denso. (Then Nippondenso.) The idea of "lights in down town" came from Mr. Ben Ohta who was then the President of Denso. The original purpose of the Festival was to provide an economic development tool for Battle Creek as so many business had closed and things looked pretty bleak in the downtown area of Battle Creek.
The first four years, 1991 - 1994, the Festival focused on lights in the downtown area, Zoolights Festival at Binder Park Zoo and the Warming House. In 1995, this event added "The trees around the world", which had a greater international focus. Elementary school children made Origami ornaments representing countries from around the world. This program was very successful. There were about 300 volunteers during the six-week event with 20-25 dedicated volunteers supporting the planning and set up of the event. The City and electrical workers were also directly involved as they assisted with set-up and the lights maintaining on throughout the six weeks. The International Festival of Lights kicks off the Saturday before Thanksgiving and continues through December 31st.
The holiday season is fast approaching and downtown Battle Creek will be transformed into a beautiful array of lighting with the 2009 International Festival of Lights. The lighted holiday displays celebrating the season will encourage visitors to walk along the linear path near the Battle Creek River.
After seeing the lights, visitors can go to any one of Downtown's many restaurants for a meal, dessert, or just a cup of hot chocolate.
We invite everyone to join in this most glorious celebration in downtown Battle Creek!
Want to help bring bring LIGHT to one of Battle Creek's greatest festivals? Volunteer to help in many different projects to either help prepare for the event, or to help keep visitors coming. Register by clicking on the project. |
 
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Warming House |
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International Festival Of Lights |
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Warming House |
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Battle Creek, MI 49017 |
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Help make the 2009 International Festival of Lights a success. Volunteer at the Warming House to help visitors get warm during this Bright and Chilly festival.
This year's Warming House will consist of International Trees, International Art Center. . .
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Participants Still Needed: |
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Fri, Nov 27, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Sat, Nov 28, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Sun, Nov 29, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Fri, Dec 04, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Sun, Dec 06, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Fri, Dec 11, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Sat, Dec 12, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Sun, Dec 13, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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Fri, Dec 18, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Sat, Dec 19, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Sun, Dec 20, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Sat, Dec 26, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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Sun, Dec 27, 2009 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm:
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7 participants still needed
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International Children's Day |
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International Festival Of Lights |
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International Children's Day |
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The International Children's Day is an opportunity for children to have a "hands-on" experience with International activities representing different ethinic group's holday traditions and decorations of their respective countries. This event is just one of the many different ways. . . |
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Participants Still Needed: |
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Sat, Dec 12, 2009 12:30 pm to 04:00 pm:
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