The Wayne County Lightfest is magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park, displaying nearly 50 animated themed displays and more than 100,000 lights .

The Lightfest will be open Wednesday - Sunday from Thursday, November 16, 2023 until Sunday, December 24, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The Lightfest will be closed Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Due to overwhelming response to the Lightfest, wait times may be longer than normal on weekends. Families all over the Metro Detroit Area are looking for safe activities to participate in this holiday season and our staff is working diligently to make the Lightfest experience as positive as possible.

Schedule Of Events:

Pre Festival:

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

7pm: Bike Through the Lights at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland

Participate in your own light parade at Bike Through the Lights and be among the first to see the 2023 Wayne County Lightfest! Bike riders will bike to the Warrendale Picnic Area and back (16K). Participants can turn around at any point.

Check back in September for 2023 registration information.

All participants will receive a 2023 Lightfest long-sleeve shirt, bike light and post event snacks.

All riders must wear a helmet and have a light due to two-way bike traffic.

Start/Finish Location: Merriman Hollow Park (corner of Merriman Road and Hines Drive). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

7pm: Lightfest 8K Fun Run/Walk

See the Wayne County Lightfest in a whole new way by running or walking the route!

All participants in the Lightfest Run/Walk will receive a 2023 Lightfest long-sleeve shirt, finishers medal, transportation back to your car provided by SMART and post event snacks.

Start location: Merriman Hollow Park (corner of Merriman Road and Hines Drive). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event.
Finish Location: Warrendale Park in Dearborn Heights (off Warren Avenue, east of Telegraph). Please note that there is minimal parking at Warrendale Park.

Check back in September for registration information about the Lightfest 8K Fun Run/Walk!

Thursday, November 16, 2023

6pm: Lightfest "Lights On" Opening Celebration at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland.

Bundle up and help us kick off the start of the Wayne County Lightfest by attending a sneak preview with music, refreshments and fireworks!

Participants should enter Hines Drive off of Merriman Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Avenue in Westland.

Admission for the Lightfest is free on November 16 for participants attending the Lights On ceremony from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM.

Date: November 16-December 24, 2023

Time: 6pm-10pm

Cost:

Cars $5 cash
Commercial van/RV/limo $20 cash
Mini-Bus (20 passenger) $25 cash
Bus (40 passenger +) $50 cash

Location: Merriman Hollow Park, 7651 Merriman Road, Westland, MI 48185

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