Tree Lighting

21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting

Deck out your holiday season in style and enjoy spectacular live entertainment, star-studded figure skaters, and award-winning local performers and skating clubs. The night will also feature amazing lighting attractions, holiday shopping, giveaways, food trucks, visits from Santa, and much more!

About the Detroit Tree Lighting

Your holiday starts with the Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership at the award-winning Campus Martius Park. This cherished Detroit tradition kicks off the holiday season from on Friday, November 22 from 4:00–9:00 p.m. The public is invited to participate in the full schedule of free festivities and entertainment.

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The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit

Opening Weekend

The fun doesn’t end on Tree Lighting night. The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit opens for the 2024-2025 season with a weekend celebration on Saturday, November 23 with the Grinch Skate Party presented by 313 Presents and Ugly Holiday Sweater Skate Party presented By Michigan Lottery. The fun continues on Sunday, November 24 with Holiday Onesies & Matching PJ Skate presented By Metro Parent.

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Broadway In Detroit
MGM Grand Detroit
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Rocket Companies
Detroit Free Press
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Visit Detroit
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Detroit Pistons
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Strategic Staffing Solutions
The Detroit News
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Detroit Red Wings
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Tito’s Handmade Vodka
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Detroit Lions
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JMD Building Restoration
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Detroit Regional Partnership
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WXYZ Detroit
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Our seven Downtown Detroit Parks — Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square, Cadillac Square East, Grand Circus Park, Capitol Park, Beacon Park, and Paradise Valley Park and Plaza— provide visitors and residents with cultural experiences, programs, events, and activities throughout the year.
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