You are invited to brighten your holidays in Downtown Rochester with The Big, Bright Light Show! The buildings in downtown Rochester will be covered with more than 1 million points of glimmering holiday light.

The display will be lit every evening (5 pm - Midnight) now through February 9, 2025. Most stores are open Monday - Saturday, until 9 pm.

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The Big, Bright Light Show Media Recognition- 2024

• The Small Town That Turned Christmas Lights into an Economic Miracle - Wall Street Journal

• 51 Cutest Christmas Towns That Are Filled with Extra Holiday Magic - Parade Magazine

• It’s Lit – The 50 Best Christmas Light Displays in Each State That Will Bring You A Whole Watt of Holiday Cheer – Parade Magazine

• 7 Michigan Light Displays That Will Leave A Twinkle In Your Eye – Pure Michigan

• The Most Enchanting Christmas Time Main Street in the Country Is In Rochester, Michigan - Only In Your State

• Best Christmas Light Displays in Michigan – Michigan Life

• Where To See Dazzling Christmas Lights in Michigan – Metro Times

• Metro Detroit’s Must-See Holiday Light Shows to Spark Your Season – Metro Parent

• 11 Metro Detroit Christmas Events You Shouldn’t Miss – Oakland County Moms

• 9 Christmas Towns in Michigan That Will Fill Your Heart With Holiday Cheer – Only In Your State

• Michigan’s 17 Best Drive Through Christmas Lights for 2024 – Grand Rapids Kids

• Dazzling Holiday Lights Displays in Metro Detroit to See This Winter – Hour Detroit

• Best Holiday Light Displays in the Detroit Area – Visit Detroit

• 12 Best Hallmark Movie-esque Towns in Michigan – Awesome Mitten

• The ‘Gander Holiday Bucket List – The Best Holiday Light Displays in Michigan – The ‘Gander