17 places to see Christmas lights in metro Detroit

Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village

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Lake Shore Drive

Between Fisher and Nine Mile Roads, along Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
Every year, the homes on Lake Shore Drive light up with spectacular displays and decorations. It’s gained a reputation around metro Detroit as a fantastic way to be blown away for free. And the property owners of these beautiful homes never fail to deliver.
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Lake Shore Drive

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Lincoln Park Fantasyland

3240 Ferris Ave., Lincoln Park; 313-386-0140
While this downriver holiday staple isn’t exactly a Christmas light display, it’s a one-of-a-kind holiday outing we’d be remiss to leave out. Kids from 1 to 92 can look through displays that represent A Christmas Story, the nativity, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and other holiday stories. Plus, Santa Claus is right upstairs. The display will open on Nov. 25 and stays open until Dec. 24. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday, and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Admission is $1 and phho
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Lincoln Park Fantasyland

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My Light Show

2651 Cherokee Hills Circle, Waterford, MI 48328
My Light Show's 2018 show will be held on Thursday evenings 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Turn your radio to 100.7 FM to hear the soundtrack that goes along with the show. There will also be a curbside cash donation box for the Michigan Humane Society.
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Nite Lites of Jackson

Michigan International Speedway US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn
The Nite Lites of Jackson has relocated to Michigan International Speedway this year. You can experience the show from 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday and 5:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Each car is $20, $35 per mini-bus, and $65 per tour bus. Open until Dec 31.
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Nite Lites of Jackson

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The Big Bright Light Show

308 S Main St.,Rochester; 248-656-0060
Every holiday season Downtown Rochester becomes a town of lights. The wonderfully decorated buildings can put even the dreariest Scrooge in a holiday mood. The displays will be lit everyday from 5 p.m. to midnight through Jan. 7.
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The Big Bright Light Show

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Trail of Lights

7683 S Croton Hardy Dr., Newaygo; 231-652-4642
The Trail of Lights has relocated this year and joined forces with the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. The new show which is still "to be announced" will be held in Croton at Croton Township Campground and will be a drive-thru Christmas show. The show starts Friday, Nov. 24 from 5-9 p.m. and will continue every Friday and Saturday night until Dec. 30.
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