Detroit is buzzing with action and excitement as we roll into Thanksgiving weekend. Starting today, listeners can dive into a wide variety of events fit for everyone’s taste. First up, if you want to kick off your holiday with some festive flair, head over to the Wayne County Lightfest. This dazzling drive-through light display runs every evening from Wednesday through Sunday at Hines Park, where you’ll cruise beneath four miles of glittering holiday lights and animated displays. LittleGuide Detroit recommends arriving after dark for the best view, and the event continues through December 24.

On Thanksgiving morning, you do not want to miss the 99th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White. According to The Parade Company, this Detroit tradition will take over Woodward Avenue, with enormous character balloons, marching bands, and colorful floats bringing thousands together downtown. Bundle up, grab your family, and stake out a spot along the parade route, which starts at Kirby and ends at Congress, or tune into the local broadcast if you want to catch it from home.

If you’re looking for something a bit more mysterious, Eventbrite is featuring Detroit Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows, an outdoor escape game starting at 5200 Woodward Avenue today. Participants will solve clues and discover hidden secrets around Midtown, making it a fun option for adventurous groups.

Sports fans have a packed weekend ahead. Friday brings NBA excitement, with the Detroit Pistons taking on the Orlando Magic for Emirates NBA Cup Night at Little Caesars Arena. Then on Saturday night, check out the Motor City Cruise as they battle the Iowa Wolves at Wayne State Fieldhouse, giving basketball lovers plenty to cheer for. Hockey more your thing? Tonight the Detroit Red Wings are facing the Nashville Predators at Little Caesars Arena in a match sure to pump up the energy.

Music fans will also have their pick of shows. According to Ticketmaster, Friday night marks Brandy and Monica’s The Boy Is Mine Tour—these two superstars come together at Little Caesars Arena for a night packed with hits and nostalgia. Across town Friday night, catch comedian Gary Owen at the MotorCity Casino Hotel if you’re craving some laughs.

Downtown Detroit Markets and Cadillac Lodge are open all week if you want to find unique gifts, sip hot cocoa, or soak in holiday atmosphere at Campus Martius Park. For families, Candyland at Beacon Park is lighting up the evenings with interactive displays and sweet photo ops.

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