(WXYZ) — The 2024 Detroit Tree Lighting will take place on Friday night in Downtown Detroit. WXYZ is proud to be the official broadcast partner of the tree lighting.
Reminder: You can watch our annual "Light Up the Season" special at 7 p.m. on Channel 7
Festivities this year include:
- A 66-foot Michigan-grown Norway spruce takes center stage on Friday, Nov. 22, officially kicking off Detroit’s holiday season
- Musical performances on stage will feature rising pop singer-songwriter Alex Sampson, Grammy-nominated Memphis band Southern Avenue and Detroit’s own Queen of the Blues Thornetta Davis
Thornetta Davis talks about Detroit's Light Up The Season - Skating sensation Keegan Messing will headline the ice performances, joined by local award-winning pairs Linzy Fitzpatrick and Keyton Bearinger and other special guests
- The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit opens Saturday, Nov. 23, kicking off the 2024-2025 skating season with themed events, giveaways and family-friendly activities
Watch our live interviews from Friday morning in the videos below
Below, you'll find everything you need to know about the tree lighting.
Road closures
Road closures started on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6 a.m. and won't reopen until Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6 a.m.
The roads closed are:
- NB/SB Woodward Ave. at State/Gratiot
- Michigan Ave. between Woodward and Griswold
- Fort St. between Woodward and Griswold
- NB/SB Woodward at Congress
- Monroe between Woodward Ave. and Farmer
- Cadillac Square between Woodward Ave. and Bates
Where to park
There are a variety of parking options throughout Downtown Detroit. You can book parking ahead, or you can take the QLine up Woodward Ave. and walk into Campus Martius from there.
Map of the event
Prohibited items
Check out the list below for prohibited items at the event
Guest code of conduct
- Guests will be treated in a consistent, professional and courteous manner by all park personnel
- Guests will enjoy all event experiences free from disruptive behavior, including foul or abusive language and obscene gestures
- Guests will consume alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner. Intervention with an impaired, intoxicated or underage guest will be handled in a prompt and safe manner
- Obscene or indecent messages on signs or clothing will not be permitted
- Guests will comply with requests from park staff regarding park operations and emergency response procedures
- Guests may not engage in unauthorized commercial activity on property
Food trucks
New for 2024: Warm up with spiked holiday favorites and non-alcoholic drinks from beverage stations located within the event footprint! Enjoy festive drinks including Sheetz Hot Cocoa Exprezz, Casamigos Mistletoe Margarita, Bailey’s-spiked hot cocoa, and beer from Fabiano Brothers at our three bar locations. Let’s cheers to ringing in the winter season!
VIDEO: Also new for 2024 is Chalet 313:
An assortment of food and beverages will be available from food trucks, offering a variety of cuisines for hungry visitors to grab-and-go during the Detroit Tree Lighting. It’s also a great way to support some of Detroit’s finest small business owners and entrepreneurs in addition to trying some new, tasty delights. The food truck lineup includes:
- Fun Food Express
- Cousins Maine Lobster
- Los Dos Amigo Tacos
- Sonny’s Hamburger
- Big Bo’s Grill
- Impasto
- Junk Yard Pit Crew
- Cinnamon Nuts & More
- Poppin & Mixin’
- Andiamo
- Gambino Catering
Chick-fil-A will also be onsite with a giveaway of 4,000 sandwiches, while supplies last, between 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Curfew
Minors are welcome to attend the Tree Lighting from any approved public area. However, for their safety, minors ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult (age 21 or over) while they attend the event.
VIDEO: World's Tallest Red Kettle lit in Campus Martius Park
