Silver Bells in the City

Downtown Lansing's signature holiday kickoff - the 42nd annual Silver Bells in the City. Millions of lights, the Electric Light Parade, the lighting of Michigan's official Christmas tree (around 7:30pm), a holiday village with 30+ vendors and food trucks, a drone light show, and fireworks over the Capitol. Free and family-friendly; the village runs 5-9pm on the 100 blocks of East and West Allegan.

When: Friday, November 20, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM

Where: Downtown Lansing

Downtown Lansing (Capitol area), Lansing, MI 48933

Admission: Free

Tickets/registration: Free; no tickets needed

More info from the organizer: http://www.lansing.org/events/silver-bells-in-the-city/

Photo: illustrative image.