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Light Up Downtown

Light Up Downtown is a two-day community celebration held in Traverse City, kicking off the holiday weekend. The event features the traditional Traverse City Tree Lighting and the Traverse City Light Parade.

Date
Nov 20-21, 2026
Location
Traverse City
Status
Upcoming
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Light Up Downtown

Event summary

Highlights

  • Traditional Traverse City Tree Lighting
  • Traverse City Light Parade
  • Community celebration on Front Street
  • Attracts nearly 20,000 people
Light Up Downtown, a community celebration in Traverse City, is organized by the Downtown Traverse City Association (DTCA) and traditionally draws crowds of nearly 20,000 people to Front Street. The event has evolved from a cozy downtown tree lighting into a regional landmark. The two-day festival begins on Friday, November 20, 2026, with the traditional Traverse City Tree Lighting, followed by the Traverse City Light Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026.

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Location described by the source
Front Street
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Organizer — source statement
the Downtown Traverse City Association (DTCA) noted in its announcement of the event.
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