The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex and Watermark Live are hosting Party in Your Parka, a winter festival celebrating Michigan’s inauguration into United States Union. The luge track (pictured) will be open.

The festival is a multi-faceted event that will showcase many different areas of Michigan’s culture and art scene.

The celebration begins at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex, 462 Scenic Dr., North Muskegon with winter activities such as ice skating, sledding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and more.

The Sports Complex is one of three open luge tracks in the country and is located in the Muskegon State Park. The luge track will be open at scheduled times throughout the day for the public to ride, as well as scheduled spectator events for their annual Media Luge Run and their Luge Club Leagues.

Starting at 11a.m., an all local Michigan art fair will open showcasing an eclectic variety of handmade art and products, all from Michigan based artists. There will be a display of art ranging from visual art, clothing, jewelry and more.

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