Detroit sports icons headline capital’s holiday celebration

    Grand Marshals leading the Electric Light Parade will be, clockwise from top left, Detroit Lions cheerleaders Brittany and Lindsey as well as team mascot Roary. They’ll be joined by special guest Paws, the Detroit Tigers’ mascot.

    Silver Bells in the City is our state capital’s 34-year tradition welcoming the holidays. Come to Lansing Nov. 16 for the dazzling Electric Light Parade and 50-plus free, family activities. Stay the weekend for a 5K run/walk and Brunch with Santa.

    More information at www.silverbellsinthecity.org.

    There’s something for everyone at Lansing’s Silver Bells in the City: Lighting of the official state Christmas tree, Santa & his reindeer, hands-on activities, art, artists, clowns, superheroes, and lots of singing and musical groups. Silver Bells Village features vendors from across the state, and an annual commemorative ornament is available. Plus, the Toy Mill makes dropping off a donation of an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots easy. It’s a rain-or-shine event!
    More than 60 festive illuminated floats, three horse-drawn carriages and 11 high school marching bands will herald Santa’s arrival in the Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
    Grand Marshals leading the Electric Light Parade will be, clockwise from top left, Detroit Lions cheerleaders Brittany and Lindsey as well as team mascot Roary. They’ll be joined by special guest Paws, the Detroit Tigers’ mascot.