WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Presents 'Night of Lights at Campus Martius Park' on Friday, November 17, 7:30-9 p.m.

WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Presents 'Night of Lights at Campus Martius Park' on Friday, November 17, 7:30-9 p.m.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- WXYZ-TV/Channel 7, in collaboration with Detroit 300 Conservancy presents a Detroit holiday tradition, "The Night of Lights at Campus Martius Park" on Friday, November 17, 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 third 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 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. The Campus Martius tree lighting ceremony signifies metro Detroit's official start of the holiday season. As Detroit's leading television station we bring a wealth of production resources to the program. We're proud to be part of this wonderful celebration," said Grace Gilchrist, WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Vice President & General Manager.

"It gives the Detroit 300 Conservancy great pleasure to collaborate with WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 for the third consecutive year for the 'Night of Lights' special television broadcast and the city of Detroit's magnificent Holiday Tree lighting ceremonies at Campus Martius Park. This annual event marks the official beginning of the holiday season and has become a wonderful tradition in this great city. As we celebrate yet another anniversary of this wonderful park, we are extremely proud of the overwhelming community support we have received. We are delighted that WXYZ-TV's special coverage of this joyous event will be viewed by thousands of households across Metro Detroit. We invite everyone to come and celebrate the city of Detroit as we once again illuminate Detroit's Holiday Tree," said Bob Gregory, President, Detroit 300 Conservancy.

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

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