Merry & Bright: The Detroit Holiday Lights Tour
- Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: MERRY
Hop on and let’s go see some liiiiiiiiights! We’re hitting the road with our worst holiday sweaters on, tasty snacks in our hands and singing in our voices. Oh yeah, plus a delicious holiday drink.
Don’t Grinch it up, come on, it’s fun and you know it. Give into the best season of all and feel the love.
Where We’re Going
Campus Martius
This isn’t any old tree — this is OUR tree. Campus Martius is where all of Detroit’s major roads meet downtown and it’s a heck of a celebration. We’ll take another group walk for our final jaunt together.
Downtown Detroit Holiday Market
Located in Cadillac Square, this holiday market is like none other. Tons of great local stores packed into one super-festive place. Next door to the Cadillac Lodge which might be described as the coziest tent on earth.
Light Up Beacon Park (DTE)
When the energy company makes a holiday lights installation you know it’s gonna be UNREAL. Detroit Edison decked the heck out of Beacon Park for you to enjoy. We’ll take a group stroll through together.
The Fisher Building
When they say “Detroit’s Largest Art Object” they’re not screwing around. The Fisher Building never gets old. The new owners do a splendid job with a massive tree and gorgeous decorations. Premium family photo spot. ?
? Holiday Snacks ?
The next best thing to a warm heart is a full belly, am I right? We’re putting together special gift bags of Detroit’s best local snacks for each person. Come ready to snack.
? The Ugly Sweater Contest ??♀️
You got ’em, we want ’em. Break out those hideous, complicated, gigantic sweaters and let us throw down. Only the most ultimate holiday sweater getup wins the gold medal. We’ll have GREAT prizes for the gaudiest of the gaudy. Bring your A game, people.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What happens if I miss the bus? Will the bus wait for me if I’m late?
Unfortunately we can’t hold up the bus for late comers, there’s a schedule we gotta keep. If you miss the bus at Ferndale you can head straight to Cadillac Square in Downtown Detroit. Ideally you’re on time.
Can I drink on the bus? I like some beer with my cheer.
YES, you CAN drink on the bus, but under one major condition: You gotta keep it chill. Like Michigander at a family party chill. This isn’t a rager – it’s Christmas lights. You’re welcome to bring one small soft-side cooler with cans or bottles – no open cups or mixed drinks. Seriously brah.
Is this tour kid friendly?
OF COURSE with a little caveat: The minimum age for this tour is 5 and up. We’ve had tons of kids and parents on this tour and they’ve had a great time. Understand that some people will be drinking, but we’ll keep the mood easy.
What about food and soft drinks?
We’ll have super tasty locally made snacks on the bus for all to enjoy. You’ll probably wanna eat a real dinner beforehand. You can bring extra snacks and soft drinks with you, but please keep it minimal and plan to take care of your trash afterwards.
What if I can’t show up? Will my friend be able to go instead?
Totally. Just let us know ahead of time via help@thedetroitbus.com and we’ll update your tickets with the new name or send them with your printed tickets.
Will you be selling extra seats at the bus?
Nope. Sorry. All passes gotta be bought online. There’s a limited number of seats and we want you to have plenty of room – no roof riders no matter how cool that might sound.
What about weather SNAFUs?
We live in Michigan. Sometimes Mother Nature likes to throw us a curveball. We keep safety as our highest priority. In case of super bad weather you’ll receive an email the day of the event with a raincheck/snowcheck date. If you cannot make the rescheduled date, you’ll get a voucher good for a future tour with us or a refund. Weather calls are up to us.
Do you do this tour for private groups?
Yes indeed we do! We book out whole buses to private groups to do this tour on their own. Reach out to us right here and we’ll get you a quote. This usually makes sense for groups of 20 or more. There are very few dates available so book now if this is what you’re into!
