Mayor's Office

City of Flint to Hold 2024 Tree Lighting Event Wednesday, December 4

FLINT, Mich.— The holiday season is fast approaching, and Mayor Sheldon Neeley is proud to continue the tradition of the City of Flint Tree Lighting. Join Mayor Neeley, Flint Police Chief Terence Green and Fire Chief Theron Wiggins for the city’s official tree lighting event Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

The public is invited to join city leaders for the lighting of a large tree in front of Flint City Hall along with two smaller trees. One of the smaller trees will be covered in blue lights in honor of fallen members of the police department, the other will be lit with red lights in remembrance of fallen fire firefighters. Festive multi-colored lights will cover the largest tree symbolizing joy, community and togetherness. 


Following the tree lighting, everyone is invited to join the mayor and city officials in the lobby of Flint City Hall for free hot chocolate and refreshments.