WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Presents 'Night of Lights' at Campus Martius Park on Friday, November 18, 7:30-9 p.m.

WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Presents 'Night of Lights' at Campus Martius Park on Friday, November 18, 7:30-9 p.m.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- WXYZ TV/Channel 7, in collaboration with Detroit 300 Conservancy presents Detroit's newest holiday tradition, "The Night of Lights at Campus Martius Park" on Friday, November 18, 7:30-9 p.m. This 90-minute prime time special celebrates metro Detroit's official kick-off of the holiday season. Now in its second year, WXYZ-TV/Channel 7's "Night of Lights at Campus Martius Park" combines first rate entertainment, world class figure skating and the live lighting ceremony of a magnificent 60-foot holiday tree.

Hosted by WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Action News co-anchors Diana Lewis and Stephen Clark, the program will include live reports from Action News Morning co- anchors Erik Smith and Carolyn Clifford. Action News reporter Kimberly Craig and meteorologist Dave Rexroth will also provide live coverage of the many activities and entertainment taking place throughout the evening.

In addition to the tree lighting ceremony, which will air live, exclusively on WXYZ-TV, the program also includes ice skating performances by Detroit's own Olympic figure skating champions. The live program will also feature musical entertainment from Detroit's top singers, including Karen Newman and LaShell Griffin and include interviews with key community leaders including Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Detroit 300 Conservancy Chairman Edsel Ford II.

"WXYZ is honored to collaborate with the Detroit 300 Conservancy for the second consecutive year. This year's traditional tree lighting ceremony and holiday activities at Campus Martius Park will be the highlight of our annual prime time television special at WXYZ. As Detroit's leading television station, we'll bring a wealth of production resources and expertise to the broadcast. We're proud to be a part of this wonderful celebration," said Grace Gilchrist, WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 General Manager.

"The annual lighting ceremony of Detroit's spectacular Holiday Tree in its new home at Campus Martius Park marks the beginning of a wonderful tradition in this great city. When the Park first opened just one year ago to great fanfare, we knew it would become a year-round destination for the many residents and visitors to this region. As we celebrate the first anniversary of Campus Martius Park with the traditional lighting ceremony of Detroit's spectacular Holiday Tree, we are extremely proud of the overwhelming success of this great Park. Campus Martius Park is now recognized as a regional destination, with over 750,000 people having had an opportunity to enjoy its beautiful gardens, concerts, festivals, ice skating rink, majestic fountain, and wonderful outdoor cafe. We are so very proud to be a part of this annual tradition that kicks off the holiday season. We invite everyone to come and celebrate the city of Detroit as we once again illuminate Detroit's Holiday Tree," said Robert Gregory, President, Detroit 300 Conservancy.

WXYZ is owned by the E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP), a diverse media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing. Scripps operates 21 daily newspapers, 10 broadcast TV stations and six national television brands, including Home & Garden Television, Food Network, DIY Network, FINE LIVING, Shop At Home and GAC-Great American Country. Scripps also operates Scripps Howard News Service and United Media, the worldwide licensing and syndication home of PEANUTS and DILBERT, and 31 websites, including HGTV.com, foodnetwork.com, diynetwork.com, fineliving.com and comics.com.

Source: WXYZ-TV/Channel 7

CONTACT: Marla Drutz of WXYZ TV/Channel 7, +1-248-827-9300

Web site: http://detnow.com/

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