The Silver Bells Village is the perfect place to start your holiday shopping, get some refreshments and purchase your Silver Bells commemorative ornament. The Village is located on the 100 E. Block of Allegan Street between South Washington Square and Grand Avenue.
Begins at the corner of Lenawee and S. Washington Sq.
Bring the whole family to enjoy the Electric Light Parade. More than 70 units all decked out with thousands of lights, high school marching bands, horse drawn carriages, the arrival of Santa and more! The parade is presented by IBEW Local #665 and NECA.
The tree lighting takes place in front of the State Capitol. This year’s official State Christmas tree is 60-foot spruce selected by the MI Department of Technology Management and Budget (DTMB) and will be harvested in Onaway in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Donated by Vic Ruppert and family in honor of his late wife Shirley.
Grace West captured second place on season 23 of NBC’s The Voice with her unique sound that blended her Michigan roots with southern living as a modern country-pop artist. Music has been a mainstay in her life from the gospel songs in her church choir to the Motown classics that played throughout her Detroit-area home. After signing her first publishing deal as a teenager, West relocated to Nashville after graduation to continue her music career which, ultimately, led to the audition on NBC’s The Voice. As Blake Shelton’s last button push ever, he calls her “The real deal.” She went on to highlight her “pure” vocals and her love for the country music genre throughout the season.
The sky will aglow as 200 drones perform a Firefly Drone Light Show while synchronizing to music after Grace West’s performance.
A stunning fireworks display over the Capitol building marks the evening’s grand finale. (Weather Permitting)
The Silver Bells in the City Electric Light Parade is going to be broadcast LIVE on FOX 47 and local Comcast Channel 12 from 6-8 p.m.
Replays on FOX 47
Thursday, 11/23 (Thanksgiving Day) from 7:00 am - 9:30 am, following "FOX 47 Morning News.”
Friday, 11/24 (Black Friday) from 9:00 am - 11:30 am, following "FOX 47 Morning News.”
Sunday, 12/10 from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm, following “Detroit Lions Football on FOX.”
Sunday, 12/24 (Christmas Eve) from 6:30 am - 9:00 am
City of Lansing-TV (Lansing Public Media Center)
Immediately after live broadcast, and on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. through New Year's Eve.
Enjoy a chip-timed 5K race to celebrate Silver Bells in the City. Participants have the choice to run/walk the 5K marked course in downtown Lansing. All finishers receive medals, commemorative bib and a long-sleeve tee. There will also be a costume content. The Silver Bells 5K is presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network with support from AF Group, Dean, Metronet and Planet Fitness. Any realized proceeds benefit the Chris & Louise Holman Foundation and Silver Bells in the City.
Register for the Silver Bells 5K Race at www.runsignup.com/silverbells or on site the morning of the event.
5:00-6:00 pm: Enjoy live singing, storytime, a wishing ceremony and coronation oath with Elsa, Anna and Olaf. Photo ops will be available as well.
5:30 - 6:30 pm: Steven Thomas, Saxophonist
5:00-9:00 pm: See Lansing’s newest Concert Hall and Event Space in person. Stop by Grewal Hall for beverages, kid-friendly activities and a dance party.
4:00-7:00 pm: Downtown Lansing Inc. hosts a holiday market featuring a variety of local businesses to help you find unqiue holiday gifts.
4:00 - 7:00 pm: Bring your ice skates and enjoy the 3,300 sq ft synthetic ice outdoor skating rink.
7:15-8:00 pm: Glen Erin Pipe Band
Open for restroom use
Following Parade: Lighting of Michigan’s official state tree, Community Sing, Drone Light Show and Fireworks
5:00-8:30 pm: Dennis Preston, caricature artist
5:00-9:00 pm: Michigan Made Holiday Art Exhibition
5:00-8:00 pm: Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and their live reindeer inside at the Lansing Center. Restrooms open.
4:00-8:00 pm: Silver Bells ornament sale
5:00-7:00 pm: Brandan Marceal, Flutis
5:00-7:00 pm: Park Lake Creamery will be selling chocolates and liquid chocolates by Konstantin J. Zsigo, Chocolatier.
6:00-7:30 pm: Mott Campus Clowns, performing walk-arounds with red noses, stickers, posing for photos and telling jokes.
5:30-6:30 pm: Capital City Chordman