Grand Rapids Tree Lighting to take place December 2nd

Rachael Schuit

23 Nov 2022 — 1 min read

(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) The Christmas tree will light up in the city of Grand Rapids on Friday December 2nd.

The tree lighting will take place downtown between 5 and 7 p.m. near the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

“We look forward to this event every year,” Evette Pittman, the City’s special events manager, said. “The community knows when the tree is lit, Grand Rapids has officially kicked off the Holiday season. More and more people join us each year and we are proud to add to our city’s vibrancy and bring holiday cheer to those who live, work and play in Grand Rapids.”

Charlie Secchia and John Inhulsen, who are sponsors for the event will flip the light switch on along with City Manager Mark Washington.

The event will also include free s'mores and hot chocolate.

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