Friday, November 17, 2023

2023 Program Brochure

Silver Bells Village
5:00-9:00 pm

The Silver Bells Village is the perfect place to start your holiday shopping, get some refreshments and purchase your Silver Bells commemorative ornament. The Village is located on the 100 E. Block of Allegan Street between South Washington Square and Grand Avenue.

26th Annual Electric Light Parade
Steps off at 6:00 pm

Begins at the corner of Lenawee and S. Washington Sq.

Bring the whole family to enjoy the Electric Light Parade. More than 70 units all decked out with thousands of lights, high school marching bands, horse drawn carriages, the arrival of Santa and more! The parade is presented by IBEW Local #665 and NECA.

Lighting Of The Official State of Michigan Christmas Tree
Approximately 7:25 pm

The tree lighting takes place in front of the State Capitol. This year’s official State Christmas tree is 60-foot spruce selected by the MI Department of Technology Management and Budget (DTMB) and will be harvested in Onaway in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Donated by Vic Ruppert and family in honor of his late wife Shirley.

Community Sing Featuring Grace West
Approximately 7:30 pm

Grace West captured second place on season 23 of NBC’s The Voice with her unique sound that blended her Michigan roots with southern living as a modern country-pop artist. Music has been a mainstay in her life from the gospel songs in her church choir to the Motown classics that played throughout her Detroit-area home. After signing her first publishing deal as a teenager, West relocated to Nashville after graduation to continue her music career which, ultimately, led to the audition on NBC’s The Voice. As Blake Shelton’s last button push ever, he calls her “The real deal.” She went on to highlight her “pure” vocals and her love for the country music genre throughout the season.

Firefly Drone Holiday Light Show
Approximately 7:35 p.m.

The sky will aglow as 200 drones perform a Firefly Drone Light Show while synchronizing to music after Grace West’s performance.

Fireworks
Approximately 7:50 p.m.

A stunning fireworks display over the Capitol building marks the evening’s grand finale. (Weather Permitting)

Live Broadcast
6:00-8:00 p.m.

The Silver Bells in the City Electric Light Parade is going to be broadcast LIVE on FOX 47 and local Comcast Channel 12 from 6-8 p.m.

Replays on FOX 47

Thursday, 11/23 (Thanksgiving Day) from 7:00 am - 9:30 am, following "FOX 47 Morning News.”

Friday, 11/24 (Black Friday) from 9:00 am - 11:30 am, following "FOX 47 Morning News.”
Sunday, 12/10 from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm, following “Detroit Lions Football on FOX.”
Sunday, 12/24 (Christmas Eve) from 6:30 am - 9:00 am

City of Lansing-TV (Lansing Public Media Center)

Immediately after live broadcast, and on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. through New Year's Eve.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Silver Bells 5K
9:00 a.m.

Enjoy a chip-timed 5K race to celebrate Silver Bells in the City. Participants have the choice to run/walk the 5K marked course in downtown Lansing. All finishers receive medals, commemorative bib and a long-sleeve tee. There will also be a costume content. The Silver Bells 5K is presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network with support from AF Group, Dean, Metronet and Planet Fitness. Any realized proceeds benefit the Chris & Louise Holman Foundation and Silver Bells in the City.