Sunday, November 8, 2009

Silver Anniversary

Celebrate the 25th Annual Silver Bells in the City on Friday, Nov. 20 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The night draws 120,000 attendees and features the Electric Light Parade, the lighting of Michigan's Official Christmas tree, fireworks over the Capitol building, horse-drawn wagon rides, free admission to a number of cultural institutions and local arts performances.

Silver Bells in the City take place in a variety of venues, such as the CATA Transportation Center, the Michigan Women's Historical Center and the State Capitol building itself.

The Electric Light Parade has over 50 entries, and each will be lit with strings and strings of Christmas lights. One entry has over 12,000 bulbs.

This volunteer-run event is free. For more information, visit Silver Bells in the City's Web site.

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