2017 Kalamazoo Christmas Tree Lighting Set For Friday Afternoon

The City of Kalamazoo's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony is all set for late Friday afternoon.The ceremony will be at 5:45 pm at Bronson Park, as part of a number of events from 5:00 to 7:30pm. The event itself is free.

Kicking off the fun will be an improv performance by Crawl Space Eviction on the Rotary Stage. Then the schedule of activities includes :

• Kids Craft Tent sponsored by Kalamazoo Valley Museum (ornaments for the kids)
• Live Reindeer from GG Reindeer Farm
• Ice Carving by Ice Brigade
• Live Holiday Music with Yolonda Lavender
• more Improv performance by Crawl Space Eviction
• Pictures with Santa

The city says there will be food trucks and hot chocolate available.

BONUS VIDEO - A Look at Christmas Card Lane