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30th Annual Silver Bells in the City

Fireworks casade down over the State Capitol in Lansing, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration and lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
Fireworks casade down over the State Capitol in Lansing, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration and lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Fireworks erupt over the State Capitol in Lansing, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration after the lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
Fireworks erupt over the State Capitol in Lansing, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration after the lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Fireworks erupt over the State Capitol in Lansing, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration after the lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
Fireworks erupt over the State Capitol in Lansing, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration after the lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Fireworks erupt over the State Capitol in Lansing, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration after the lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
Fireworks erupt over the State Capitol in Lansing, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration after the lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
A parade worker poses with surprise parade Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse , Friday, November 21, 2014, before the Electric Light Parade during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration and lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
A parade worker poses with surprise parade Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse , Friday, November 21, 2014, before the Electric Light Parade during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration and lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Surprise Electric Light Parade Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse waves to parade-goers, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the Electric Light Parade at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration and lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
Surprise Electric Light Parade Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse waves to parade-goers, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the Electric Light Parade at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration and lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Young parade-goers send smiles and waves to surprise Electric Light Parade Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the Electric Light Parade at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration and lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
Young parade-goers send smiles and waves to surprise Electric Light Parade Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse, Friday, November 21, 2014, during the Electric Light Parade at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City Celebration and lighting of the official State Capitol Christmas Tree.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Floats along the parade-route during the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
Floats along the parade-route during the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Floats along the parade-route during the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
Floats along the parade-route during the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
The Preuss Pets float during at the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
The Preuss Pets float during at the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
A Lansing Firefighter is pulled by two horses during the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
A Lansing Firefighter is pulled by two horses during the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Members of the Holt High School Marching Band perform in the Electric Light Parade.
Members of the Holt High School Marching Band perform in the Electric Light Parade.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Santa waves to parade-goers at the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
Santa waves to parade-goers at the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
People along the parade-route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
People along the parade-route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Members of the St. Johns High School Marching Band perform in the Electric Light Parade.
Members of the St. Johns High School Marching Band perform in the Electric Light Parade.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Members of The Michigan League of Bicyclists ride in the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration. [Photo by MATTHEW DAE SMITH | for the Lansing State Journal]
Members of The Michigan League of Bicyclists ride in the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration. [Photo by MATTHEW DAE SMITH | for the Lansing State Journal]
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Members of the Eaton Rapids High School Band march in the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
Members of the Eaton Rapids High School Band march in the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Members of the Bath High School Band march in the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
Members of the Bath High School Band march in the Electric Light Parade, Friday, November 21, 2014, in downtown Lansing, at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
A young parade-goer waves to surprise Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse during the Electric Light Parade at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City.
A young parade-goer waves to surprise Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse during the Electric Light Parade at the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Parade-goers wait in a long line outside of The Peanut Shop in downtown Lansing Friday, November 21, 2014, to get fresh-roasted nuts and specialty candies from the Washington Avenue downtown staple.
Parade-goers wait in a long line outside of The Peanut Shop in downtown Lansing Friday, November 21, 2014, to get fresh-roasted nuts and specialty candies from the Washington Avenue downtown staple.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
A young parade-goer takes photos along the Electric Light Parade route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City.
A young parade-goer takes photos along the Electric Light Parade route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
A parade-goer takes photos along the Electric Light Parade route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City.
A parade-goer takes photos along the Electric Light Parade route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells in the City.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
People along the parade-route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
People along the parade-route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
People along the parade-route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
People along the parade-route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
People along the parade-route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
People along the parade-route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal
Pickles the Clown entertains people along the parade-route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
Pickles the Clown entertains people along the parade-route during the 30th Annual Silver Bells Electric Light Parade.
MATTHEW DAE SMITH | For The Lansing State Journal