LAKE ORION, Mich. (WXYZ) — Downtown Lake Orion is gearing up to glow like never before as the community prepares to celebrate the 30th anniversary of what organizers say is Michigan's biggest lighted Christmas parade.

Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report below: 30th Orion Lighted Holiday Parade happening this weekend.

The milestone celebration takes place Saturday, marking three decades of holiday tradition that began in 1995. This year's parade will feature 75 entries showcasing lights, Christmas-themed cars, floats and costume characters.

"You see the emotions of the kids getting excited and it just gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling, and that's what the parade is," said Bill Kokenos, president of the Orion Lighted Christmas Parade.

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