DETROIT, MI

THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

DETROIT, MI

  • Check-In at a Neighborhood Bar

    Meet at Atwater in the Park (1175 Lakepointe St) and kick off the night with festive decor, a complimentary snack, and meet-and-greet your tour guide before the ride begins.

  • Hop on a Festive Trolley

    Enjoy holiday music, trivia, prizes, and sing-alongs to classic carols as you ride through the city. The festive trolley decor sets a cheerful tone from start to finish.

  • Bring Your Own Beverages

    Trolleys are 21+. Sip on your favorite holiday spirit as you ride in style aboard our vintage trolley. It's the perfect way to toast the season while taking in the city’s festive sights.

  • Enjoy Your City's Holiday Lights

    Tour stops vary by date, but highlights may include: Campus Martius, Cadillac Square & Market, Beacon Park & Detroit Zoo Wildlights - Wildlights admission included with your ticket.

WELCOME TO THE BYOB DETROIT HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY TOUR

Discover Detroit’s Holiday Magic on a BYOB Trolley Ride!

Climb aboard a vintage trolley and sip your favorite drinks as we cruise through Detroit’s most dazzling holiday sights! Your evening begins with check-in at our cozy pick-up spot in Grosse Pointe Park, where the holiday spirit kicks off with festive decor and a neighborhood bar stop to get in the mood.

Once aboard, we’ll head downtown to explore the city’s brightest seasonal spots—Campus Martius, the Cadillac Square Christmas Market, Beacon Park, the Spirit of Detroit, and more twinkling sights along the way.

The highlight of the night? A stop at the Detroit Zoo’s Wild Lights, where over 5 million LED lights illuminate trees, buildings, and more than 100 glowing animal sculptures. (Zoo admission included—a $24 value!)

After taking in all the sparkling scenes, we’ll make our way back to Grosse Pointe Park to wrap up the night with plenty of holiday cheer.

Reserve your seat today—Detroit’s winter wonderland is waiting!

📍Check-In Location

All guests must check-in at Atwater in the Park, located at: 1175 Lakepointe Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230.

Please arrive at your event start time.

*Please note the length of the event is 5 hours. The first hour is spent at the check-in bar (meet your guide, sign paperwork, get your gift bag & complimentary snack) followed by a 4 hour trolley route which will make stops! 

🚗Parking

Parking is not included with your ticket. Plan to arrive a little early to get a parking spot before boarding the trolley.

At Atwater in the Park, there is a parking lot in the back where customers can park. Atwater prefers people to try street parking first so trolley customers do not take all the spots away from non-trolley guests. There is plenty of street parking and metered parking around the venue.

👋When You Arrive

Look out for your spirited host wearing a red scarf and possibly wielding a flashing candy cane stick. Get ready to sign our event waiver before the trolley embarks promptly at departure time. Be prepared to show a valid ID verifying you are over the age of 21.

🍻BYOB

BYOB for the trolley, but ask your tour guide at the check-in table where you can store your drinks prior to boarding the trolley. Each host bar has a fantastic selection of additional spirits. If your drinks come in glass bottles, you are welcome to bring them onboard, however we ask that you pour the drink into a different non-glass container while on the trolley. We will provide you plastic cups that you can use.

Remember, no open containers outside the trolley. Beverages can be stored in personal-sized coolers (think: what can fit under an airline seat).  

🧣Attire

While the trolley and the bars are heated, we will stop at various locations around the city that are not. We recommend dressing in layers and bringing hats, scarves, and mittens so you can have an enjoyable experience as you get up close to the light displays at each stop.

EVENT & TROLLEY SCHEDULE

  • 3-8PM TICKET

    3:00-3:15pm - Arrive for Check-In at Atwater in the Park

    3:15-3:45pm - Meet your guide & Complimentary snack at Atwater in the Park

    4:00pm - Trolley Loading & Departure

    4:00-8:00pm - Trolley ride with stops at Campus Martius, Cadillace Square & Detroit Zoo Wildlights

    *2 bathroom stops along the way

    8:00pm - Trolley arrives back to Atwater in the Park & Event Ends

  • 4-9PM TICKET

    4:00-4:15pm - Arrive for Check-In at Atwater in the Park

    4:15-4:45pm - Meet your guide & Complimentary snack at Atwater in the Park

    5:00pm - Trolley Loading & Departure

    5:00-9:00pm - Trolley ride with stops at Campus Martius, Cadillace Square & Detroit Zoo Wildlights

    *2 bathroom stops along the way

    9:00pm - Trolley arrives back to Atwater in the Park & Event Ends

  • 5-10PM TICKET

    5:00-5:15pm - Arrive for Check-In at Atwater in the Park

    5:15-5:45pm - Meet your guide & Complimentary snack at Atwater in the Park

    6:00pm - Trolley Loading & Departure

    6:00-10:00pm - Trolley ride with stops at Campus Martius, Cadillace Square & Detroit Zoo Wildlights

    *2 bathroom stops along the way

    10:00pm - Trolley arrives back to Atwater in the Park & Event Ends