Don't Miss It: Tree Lighting, Santa & Holiday Magic Marketplace

The is the stage is set for Royal Oak's 32nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. 

The ceremony includes caroling by Stagecrafters, music by the Royal Oak Salvation Army Band and the Royal Oak Children's Choir. Song sheets will be provided by the Daily Tribune. Come out a great evening of refreshments, caroling, lighting of the tree, and don't forget a special visit from Santa outside the Farmers Market.

The Royal Oak Farmers Market will host a Holiday Magic Marketplace before, during and after the City Tree Lighting Ceremony from 4 p.m to 8:30 p.m. More than 60 unique local crafters and vendors featuring antiques, collectibles, crafts, & many downtown merchant booths.

Jimi's Restaurant and McDonald's of Royal Oak will provide free hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee and candy canes at the Farmers Market.

Volunteers from The Keystone Club of the Boys and Girls Club will be collecting donations, toys, and non-perishable food items. These donations will be distributed by the “Give A Christmas” and “The Christmas Classic Organization” to needy families during the holiday season. We invite all residents to join us for a fun evening filled with Holiday Spirit!

Schedule of events

Holiday Magic Marketplace: 4 - 8:30 p.m.
Refreshments: 6:15 p.m.
Royal Oak Children’s Choir: 6:30 p.m.
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 7 p.m.

Source: City of Royal Oak