The 21st annual Christmas tree lighting in Campus Martius promises to “bring holiday magic to life” with a spectacular celebration in the heart of downtown Detroit. This cherished seasonal event will feature star-studded musical performances (including Alex Sampson of America’s Got Talent, Memphis roots band Southern Avenue, and Detroit’s Thornetta Davis), ice skating showcases, small business shops, local food and drink, family-friendly programming, and vendor giveaways. New this year is the cozy CHALET 313, a two-story glass-paneled heated lounge where you can sip hot cocoa with 360-degree views of the park’s festive wonderland. Gather under the 66-foot Michigan-grown Norway spruce and marvel as Santa lights the night sky with the glow of 25,000 twinkling lights.
From 4-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, at Campus Martius Park; 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; downtowndetroit.org. Free to the public.
