KENT COUNTY, MI - The Grand Rapids area is eager to ring in the holiday season by preparing to brighten up neighborhoods with Christmas lights this month.

Festivities begin with downtown Grand Rapids’ annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 22, between Monroe Avenue NW and Ottawa Avenue NW.

There will be free hot chocolate, coffee, ice cream treats, arts and crafts, books from Grand Rapids Public Library, and a photoshoot with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The city’s annual Santa Parade is also scheduled on the same day .

Tree lightings in Kent and Ottawa counties

Grand Rapids

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s annual tree lighting ceremony. Join at 6 p.m. in the BISSELL corridor for special announcements. The tree lighting will f

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