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PrancerPalooza offers holiday cheer for everyone on Sunday, December 15 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium

PrancerPalooza offers holiday cheer for everyone on Sunday, December 15 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium

La PORTE, IN (Nov. 22, 2024) – The 35thth The PrancerPalooza anniversary event promises to be a great source of holiday fun for the whole family, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.

The regional planning committee for the event announced earlier this week that due to a professional commitment, Sam Elliott is no longer able to attend the 35th edition.th anniversary PrancerPalooza. La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said that while he is disappointed by this announcement, the event will still be a special celebration for lovers of the film.

“While we were saddened to hear that Sam Elliot is no longer able to join us, I think his willingness to come in the first place speaks volumes,” Dermody said. “Both the film and the city of La Porte clearly hold a special place in his heart, and we will miss him at the celebration. But we still have a great event planned and look forward to celebrating this anniversary with our community.”

Dermody said director John Hancock, actress Rebecca Harrell Tickell (who played lead character Jessica Riggs) and other cast members will be on hand at La Porte’s screening and Q&A on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Civic Auditorium.

Other planned activities include appearances by Santa with his elves and live reindeer, photo opportunities with Santa’s sleigh, a live musical performance by the Sam Fazio Quartet Holiday Show, an ugly Christmas sweater contest with prizes and opportunities to give to local charities, among others. Salvation Army, Toys for Tots and PAX Center. The doors open at 1 p.m., with the concert at 13.45 and the film is shown at 3 p.m.

While he hopes the community will still attend what promises to be a magical event, Dermody said patrons seeking refunds can do so by emailing [email protected].

For a detailed event schedule, visit livinthelakelife.org.

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About Prancer

Filmed in La Porte and Three Oaks, Mich., Prancer tells the story of a farm girl who nurses an injured reindeer she believes is one of Santa’s, hoping to nurse it back to health in time for Christmas. Her holiday spirit inspires those around her, something her despondent father has a hard time understanding. The film stars Sam Elliott, Cloris Leachman, Abe Vigoda and Rebecca Harrell Tickell.

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