Several roads closing in downtown Detroit ahead of annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony

(CBS DETROIT) — In preparation for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the city of Detroit will close certain roads downtown beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday.

The closures surrounding Campus Martius will run through 6 a.m. on Saturday.

Roads closing ahead of annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony

• Michigan Avenue between Woodward and Griswold
• Fort Street between Woodward and Griswold
• Woodward Avenue northbound and southbound at Congress
• Cadillac Square eastbound and westbound between Woodward Avenue and Bates Street
• Monroe Street between Woodward Avenue and Farmer Street
• Woodward Avenue northbound and southbound at State Street and Gratiot Avenue

The 21st tree lighting is set for Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Additionally, the Rink at Campus Martius Park will reopen this weekend for the 2024-2025 season.  

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