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Lagniappe and The Big Bright Light Show in Rochester

November 24, 2025 - January 18, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 12:00 am

Christmas ornaments on a tree with holiday lights glowing on downtown Rochester buildings during the Big Bright Light Show.

Photo credit: Pexels/Elina Fairytale

Description

Downtown Rochester will glow with more than 1.5 million lights as The Big Bright Light Show kicks off with Lagniappe. Families can enjoy the lighting ceremony and festive atmosphere as the downtown buildings sparkle each night through the holiday season.

Event cost: Free admission

Event times: 7 p.m. Nov. 24; 5 p.m.-midnight nightly Nov. 24-Jan. 18

Additional Information

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1347583400417220/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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