Beacon Park is transforming into a winter wonderland and pop-up seasonal gathering space. Light Up Beacon Park kicks-off the season on Friday, November 17th.

Downtown Detroit will be bustling with holiday fun on Friday, November 17th and families will want to make sure to make a stop to Light Up Beacon Park (taking place between 4pm to 9pm). The annual tree lighting of the Children’s Tree happens at 6pm, followed by visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their reindeer. Enjoy live entertainment and FREE ‘Polar Express’ Train Rides.

Debuting Friday and open daily (for FREE) thru January, 16, 2024, “Northern Lights” is a larger-than-life light feature that inclues a 15-foot Infinity Snow Globe, a gigantic walkthrough snowflake and gleaming polar bears.

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