Christmas Tree Lights Up Detroit
Annual Holiday Celebration Kicks Off In Campus Martius Park This Weekend
POSTED: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
UPDATED: 11:08 am EST November 23,
2009
DETROIT -- The tree lighting ceremony at Campus Martius Park, in the heart of the city, kicked off the city's holiday season Friday.The Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony began at 5 p.m. and festivities ran until midnight. The event features live music, entertainment, ice-skating shows and seasonal family activities.
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Mayor Dave Bing joined the holiday festivities and the Salvation Army began its Red Kettle fundraising effort. There was also a lineup of local and national acts to see.The highlight of the event was the tree lighting, which took place around 8 p.m. The 60-foot Norway Spruce weighs over 16,000 pounds and has more over 18,000 lights.For more information please contact the Detroit 300 Conservancy at 313-962-0101 or visit www.campusmartiuspark.org. Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony Copyright 2009 by ClickOnDetroit.com.
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