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Plans announced for Detroit Tree Lighting on Nov. 18, ‘Light Up the Season’ to air on Channel 7
The Downtown Detroit Partnership and DTE Vitality Basis introduced plans for the nineteenth annual Detroit Tree Lighting, which is airing on Channel 7 on Nov. 18.
The tree lighting will embody a efficiency by Darren Criss, a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning singer and songwriter who was within the TV present “Glee.”
Additionally, hitting the ice shall be American determine skater Mariah Bell, who’s a 2022 U.S. nationwide champion, 2020 U.S. nationwide silver medalist and two-time U.S. nationwide bronze medalist, and Crew USA Senior Dance TEam Eva Pate and Logan Bye.
Different musical acts embody The Redhouse Band, Julianne Ankley, Brazeal Dennard Chorale and extra.
“Detroit’s Tree Lighting is a cherished custom that all the time delights and brings vacation cheer to households throughout Michigan. Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Sq. are two of probably the most festive locations Downtown and we’re proud to supply the neighborhood a possibility to come back collectively in these areas for this quintessential vacation expertise,” stated Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. David Cowan, chief public areas officer on the Downtown Detroit Partnership continued, “We welcome all to Downtown for this unforgettable and festive night time and to return all through the winter season to ice skate, store, dine and discover the town’s many free and family-friendly sights.”
The tree is a 65-foot Norway spruce from Michigan, and shall be delivered on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 3. There may also be meals vans, carriage rides, buying on the Downtown Detroit Markets and extra.
Beacon Park may also host a Gentle Up Beacon Park occasion with the Detroit Youngsters’s Tree which shall be lit up at 6 p.m.
The Rink at Campus Martius Park may also open at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 and keep open seven day sa week by means of March 5.
Detroit, MI
Gov. Whitmer asks Detroit Lions fans to design, draw team logo to support playoff run
Spirit of Detroit rocks Lions jersey ahead of historic NFL playoff run
The Spirit of Detroit statue wore a Lions jersey after their win against the Vikings helped them get their first No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Seen Jan. 6, 2025.
Ahead of the Detroit Lions’ Saturday showdown with the Washington Commanders in the NFL playoffs (8 p.m., FOX), Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has invited residents to submit their best artistic interpretations of the team’s logo, with a chance to be featured on the governor’s social media pages.
“The Lions have captured our hearts and made us all hopeful for a Super Bowl this year,” Whitmer said in a statement. “Join me in rooting them on by submitting your version of the team logo. Let’s show the Lions that we got their backs as they enter the playoffs.”
Residents are invited to submit their drawings of the Lions’ logo at michigan.gov/onepride.
Detroit, for the first time in the franchise’s history, earned the top seed in the conference, getting a bye week and home field advantage in the playoffs. Detroit won its second straight NFC North division title in 2024, finishing with a 15-2 record. They’ll host Washington, who is fresh off a 23-20 road win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round.
The winner will advance to the NFC Championship game, the same stage the Lions fell in the playoffs last year against the San Francisco 49ers. In the other NFC Divisional round matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles are hosting the Los Angeles Rams.
Detroit, MI
Police investigating after man shot on Detroit's west side
DETROIT (WXYZ) — A man was shot and killed on Detroit’s west side late Monday night, the Detroit Police Department confirmed to 7 News Detroit.
The incident happened around 11:55 p.m. on the 22000 block of W. McNichols.
Police are still investigating what led up to this shooting, and say that suspects are unknown at this time.
Anyone with more information regarding this incident can contact Detroit Police or Crime Stoppers.
Detroit, MI
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