Holiday Lights Parade on December 1st
The 14th Annual Holiday Lights Parade takes place Saturday in Downtown Berkley. The parade begins at 5:30 pm and travels along 12 Mile from Bacon Street to City Hall. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a doughnut at the tree lighting ceremony right after the parade, sponsored by the Berkley Junior Women's Club. Visit Santa in the Gazebo in front of City Hall - make sure the kids bring their wish list! Afterward, treat the family to a horse-drawn carriage ride through decorated neighborhood streets.Arrive early so the kids can enjoy a petting zoo and free pony rides from 1-4 pm at the corner of 12 Mile and Tyler, sponsored by DTE Energy. And be sure to visit the local merchants for some holiday shopping throughout the day.
PLEASE NOTE: The parade will go on if it's raining, and will only be canceled in the event of thunder and lightning. There is no rain date if the parade is canceled.