Get ready to jingle all the way through Metro Detroit with the BYOB Christmas Light Trolley Tour 2024! This festive extravaganza promises to be the highlight of your holiday season. Whether you’re a Christmas enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this tour is your ticket to holiday cheer. It’s so delightful that it made it into our Christmas Guide 2024!
Unleash the Magic of Christmas
Join us for the ninth annual BYOB Christmas Light Trolley Tour and experience Detroit’s most extravagant light attractions! Running from November 29th through December 29th, this event offers multiple dates to fit your schedule. On December 12th, the tour departs from Troy, Michigan—a mere sleigh ride away from Birmingham, Michigan—making it a convenient and exciting outing for locals and visitors alike.
Choose Your Ride
The tour fleet includes a variety of festive vehicles to suit your style:
- Jolly Trolley A: A charming trolley that seats 24 merry-makers.
- Jolly Trolley B: A new addition with room for 28 revelers.
- Grinchmas Bus C: A luxurious charter bus accommodating 55 passengers.
- Grinchmas Bus D: Another spacious bus for 55 guests, complete with an onboard bathroom.
Each vehicle is decked out in holiday decorations to enhance the festive ambiance. If you’re feeling particularly jolly, you can even rent an entire trolley or bus for a private party by purchasing all the available tickets.
The Route
The tour starts at the Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot in Troy at 5:15 PM (departing promptly at 5:30 PM). Here’s what you can expect along the way:
- Rochester’s Big Bright Light Show: Marvel at over a million lights illuminating Downtown Rochester. You’ll have about 30 minutes to snap dazzling photos and soak in the spectacle.
- Detroit Zoo Wild Lights: Next, you’ll spend approximately 1.5 hours exploring the zoo’s enchanting displays featuring millions of twinkling lights. Enjoy food vendors, photo ops, and all the zoo offers.
- Campus Martius in Downtown Detroit: The final stop allows you around 45 minutes to admire Detroit’s grand Christmas tree and enjoy the festive atmosphere before returning to Troy by approximately 10:30 PM.
Important Details
- BYOB Policy: Feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks as long as they fit in a small soft cooler under your seat. Remember, glass containers are not allowed.
- 21+ Event: This is an adults-only event, so make sure you have your ID handy.
- Weather Considerations: The event will go on rain, shine, or snow. Dress warmly!
- Refund Policy: All sales are final, but you can transfer your ticket to someone else if needed.
FAQs
- Missed Departure? You can join at any stop along the route if you miss the initial departure from Troy.
- Time at Stops? Times are approximate and may vary due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Heated Vehicles? Yes, all trolleys and buses are enclosed and heated for your comfort.
So grab your ugliest Christmas sweater, rally your friends, and prepare for a night of laughter and lights on the BYOB Christmas Light Trolley Tour! It’s an experience that promises to light up your holiday season in more ways than one.
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