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Entertainment Announced For Detroit Tree Lighting On Nov. 17; 'Light Up The Season' Special To Air On WXYZ-TV
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DETROIT (WXYZ) — 'Tis the season to be jolly, because the Downtown Detroit Partnership just announced plans for the 20th annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by the DTE Energy Foundation.
You can watch all of the fun from the comfort of your home as WXYZ-TV will once again be airing the Light Up the Season special on Channel 7 starting at 7 p.M. On Friday, Nov. 17.
The "Merry & Bright: 20 Years of Holiday Lights" tree lighting event will include a skating performance by 2022 Olympic gold medalist Nathan Chen and musical performances from Michigan native Miko Marks.
Festivities for the event will run from 4 p.M. Through 9 p.M. On Nov. 17 with a special appearance from Santa to light the 64-foot Norway spruce. The tree will feature ornaments and more than 25,000 LED multi-colored lights.
"This year marks a joyous milestone as we honor 20 years of Campus Martius Park, hand in hand with our community. Two decades ago, about 3,000 people came together for the first-ever Detroit Tree Lighting event in Campus Martius Park. Today, over 100,000 holiday enthusiasts join us in Downtown every year to officially kickoff the holiday season tradition in the best and most vibrant public square in the U.S.," said Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership, in a press release.
Other U.S. National champion skaters are expected to take to the ice. There will also be additional performances by singer and social media sensation Paul Russell, Broadway star Talia Suskauer, and Detroit-native musical stars.
"The annual Detroit Tree Lighting has been a cherished community event for decades, and I'm thrilled to help flip the switch this year to kick off the holiday season. This evening is all about creating memories and traditions, and we are honored to support an event that brings families and friends together from around the region," said Paula Silver, DTE senior vice president, Corporate Communications/DTE Foundation and Corporate Citizenship, in a press release. "'Light Up Beacon Park' offers an additional downtown destination with activities and a dazzling winter wonderland backdrop with picture-perfect holiday displays so everyone can celebrate the most wonderful time of year in the heart of Detroit."
Beacon Park will also host a Light Up Beacon Park event with the Detroit Children's Tree from 4 p.M. To 9 p.M. For families.
Following the tree lighting, the DDP will host a weekend of activities and entertainment. The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit will open up to the public on Saturday, Nov. 18, with guest appearances. There's even a Santa Skate Party from noon to 4 p.M.
The DDP will also be offering carriage rides around Campus Martius Park 6 p.M. Through 11 p.M. Every Friday and Saturday from Nov. 18 through Dec. 30 and then on New Year's Eve.
From the tree lighting event to the Downtown Detroit Markets at Cadillac Square (opening Nov. 9) to the Cadillac Lodge to the food trucks and more, downtown will be bustling this holiday season.
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Estes Park's Tree-Lighting Ceremony Relocates To Bond Park
The Town of Estes Park is thrilled to announce details for the 2023 Tree-Lighting event, kicking off Catch the Glow in Estes Park. After 12 years at George Hix Riverside Plaza, the festivities are moving to the picturesque Bond Park at the corner of Elkhorn Avenue and Park Lane. The festivities take place Saturday, Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.M. With the tree-lighting at 5:30 p.M.
The new location for the event, in Bond Park, will offer an even more magical and memorable experience for the Estes Park community. Bond Park offers a spacious and versatile backdrop for cherished traditions and accommodates more attendees while preserving the heartwarming atmosphere that has defined the Catch the Glow season over the years.
The Town of Estes Park invites everyone in the community, along with family and friends, to gather at Bond Park Nov. 18 for an enchanting start to the holiday season. For further information, please contact Event Coordinator Brandelyn Hughes at bhughes@estes.Org or at 970-577-3904.
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