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The 21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony Set For November 22nd

Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony is near Campus Martius Park . The Christmas holiday season is almost upon us, as Downtown Detroit is just a few weeks away from all the festivities…

The Christmas tree and lights in downtown Detroit, MI at night

Brian Sevald/ Getty Images

Brian Sevald/ Getty Images

Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony is near Campus Martius Park . The Christmas holiday season is almost upon us, as Downtown Detroit is just a few weeks away from all the festivities Downtown.

The Christmas Tree Has Arrived

Detroit Christmas Tree all lit up with colored lightsWCSX scott randall

Tree Lighting Coming Soon

The tree officially arrived on Wednesday at Campus Martius Park, and crews are working to decorate and light it before the official tree lighting!

A 66-foot Michigan-grown Norway spruce takes center stage on Friday, Nov. 22, officially kicking off Detroit’s Christmas season.

Lots Of Entertainment For The Evening

Musical performances from upcoming Pop Stars and hometown talent, including Detroit’s own Queen of the Blues, Thornetta Davis.

The Rink at Campus Martius will also be up and running. Canadian skating sensation Elladj Baldé will be on the ice, joined by local award-winning pairs Linzy Fitzpatrick and Keyton Bearinger and other skating youth as special guests.

Memories of When I Got to Host in 2022

The Ice Rink Will Be Up And Ready

Called "the Rink at Campus Martius Park, " it opens Saturday, Nov. 23, kicking off the 2024-2025 skating season with themed events, giveaways, and family-friendly activities. It is set perfectly right by the Christmas tree in all its beauty.

Ice Skating Is Back  skater on the ice with a purple hue back lit on the ice(Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Look For Other Family Fun All Around Downtown

Food trucks, Marshmellow roasting station campfire cans, and many food and drink options.

Bowers also has firepits. MMMM... toasted marshmallows.Getty Images

MMMM... toasted marshmallows.

The Salvation Army Big Red Kettle Will Be Lit Up

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s 2024 Red Kettle Campaign kickoff and help us reach our goal! We will light the world’s tallest red kettle’s 26,000 LED lights while The Salvation Army's Divisional Brass band brings holiday musical entertainment.

The lights will remain on for the entirety of the holiday season, accompanied by a special LED board highlighting The Salvation Army's progress toward its Red Kettle fundraising goal.

Red Kettle with someone donating Tim Boyle/Getty Images

The Salvation Army has been helping the needy, and close to 33 million people in the U.S. receive help from it every year.

See The World's Largest Red Kettle

The kettle’s 26,000 LED lights will be lit at the Detroit tree-lighting ceremony while The Salvation Army's Divisional Brass band plays festive tunes. Mounted on the tallest red kettle is an LED sign describing the impact of donations and thanking The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s generous partners.

If you are inspired to help us in our mission, you can donate to The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s virtual red kettle or volunteer as a bell ringer at registertoring.com.

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