DEARBORN, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — It was cold outside, but that didn’t stop more than 5,000 people from coming to Greenfield Village on Thursday to celebrate the holiday spirit.
“It’s like walking into a Christmas card; this has all the fun things about the holidays,” said Greenfield Village employee Ginger Dean.
Once again, Holiday Nights was one of the hottest tickets in town during the holidays, as it has been since its first year in 2004.
“I’m so happy to see people outside, especially in the cold weather. It’s just great,” said Ryan Mondalek.
This attraction is located on over 80 acres of Greenfield Village. It’s filled with holiday items and fun activities, like riding an authentic historic Model T or learning how chocolate was made 250 years ago.
“It feels like you’re stepping back in time, it’s magical,” says Chris, who comes to the village every year with family.
It’s a fun and festive time with person after person and family after family telling CBS Detroit they would recommend the experience to others.
And getting into the holiday spirit means more than just an experience for the parents who brought their children along on Thursday evening.
“Christmas for me is about being with family and celebrating the holiday. Seeing little kids like my little seven-year-old floating around here somewhere, just seeing her face light up at Christmas is just amazing,” said Victoria Wilson, a singer with the Milford Presbyterian Church.
Holiday Nights is open Friday through Sunday from 6:30 PM to 10 PM and then again on December 11-15, 18-23 and 26-28.
