The City of Flint has announced the holiday tree lighting event will take place on Friday, December 18th.

According to a news release from the city, as in years past, trees with blue lights honoring fallen police officers and red lights honoring fallen firefighters, will accompany a tree with standard white lights on the front lawn of City Hall.

The event will begin at 4:30 and the public is invited to attend.

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