Gladstone puts together one of the nicest Christmas tree events in the area. It’s a small downtown, but it’s incredibly well cared for and beautifully manicured. If Escanaba is the “big city,” Gladstone is the boutique town. Any tourist would have enjoyed it today on Main Street—Delta Avenue looked charming, even in the frigid weather. Despite the cold, the turnout was impressive, and the whole event was a lot of fun.
There were Christmas trees, crafts, a bonfire, horse rides, trailer rides, and plenty of free trinkets and snacks. I even picked up some “reindeer food,” which didn’t make it back to my car because I wanted to know what reindeer kibble tastes like. Turns out, it tastes a lot like cereal mixed with candy. Who knew reindeer lived so well?
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Warning: If you eat all the
reindeer's kibble and don't
give them any you may have
to run for it!
Delicious!
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Events like this bring out community pride and give people a chance to meet, reconnect, and enjoy each other’s company. The best places to live often have downtowns with a strong sense of identity and active community life. Gladstone’s downtown may be small, but it’s packed with shops and several places to eat. It really seems like a great town to raise a family.
Gladstone Christmas Tree Lighting Info
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