The holiday season in Detroit officially kicks off today at Campus Martius Park, where the annual lighting of the city’s Christmas tree will take place, as well as a “Light Up Beacon Park” event!
The event will feature a variety of food trucks, free hot chocolate, bars, and horse-drawn carriage rides. There will also be a wide range of entertainment there, including Olympic figure skaters.
It is also rumored that St. Nicholas himself will be flying in from the North Pole to make an appearance.
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Free shuttles will run between Campus Martius and Beacon Park starting at 4:30 P.M. until midnight, with pick up and drop off locations at Michigan and Griswold, and First and Plaza.
Here’s the list of food truck vendors on hand for the event:
High Octane Food Truck
Little Brothers Burgers
Rollin’ Stone Pizza
Pablo’s Tacos
Chick a Dee
Old World Almonds
Bavarian Inn Cluck Truck
Detroit Mini Donut
The Spot
44 Burrito
Eman’s Kitchen
Road Closures related to the event:
Michigan Ave: Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. to Nov. 23 at 8 a.m.
Michigan Avenue between Woodward and Griswold.
Fort St.: Nov. 22 at 12 a.m. to Nov. 23 at 8 a.m.
Fort Street between Woodward and Griswold
Woodward Ave.: Nov. 22 from 12 a.m. to Nov. 23 at 8 a.m.
Northbound and southbound Woodward Avenue at Congress
Cadillac Square: Nov. 23 from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Eastbound and westbound Cadillac Square between Woodward Avenue and Bates Street
Monroe: Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. to Nov. 23 at 8 a.m.
Monroe between Woodward Avenue and Farmer Street
Woodward Ave.: Nov. 22 at 12 a.m. to Nov. 23 at 8 a.m.
Northbound and Southbound Woodward Avenue at State/Gratiot
Have fun tonight, and be safe!