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Tree Lighting Ceremony at The War Memorial

November 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Nastco

Location

The War Memorial

32 Lake Shore Drive

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

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Description

Come out to The War Memorial to see the 20-foot tree decorated along with other festive activities including caroling, hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting, a vintage holiday marketplace and more. Registration is recommended.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 24, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 313-881-7511

Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/treelighting2024

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

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