DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) — It's hard not to get into the holiday spirit when you step into downtown Detroit.

Detroit celebrated its 22nd annual tree lighting Friday night, drawing thousands of people to Campus Martius to witness the festive transformation of downtown into a holiday wonderland.

With the flick of a switch, downtown Detroit turned on the holiday cheer as the big Christmas tree lit up for all to see, accompanied by cheers from the excited crowd.

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"It's beautiful, it's great to see the camaraderie and the families that come together, it is very, very nice," Mills said.

Joseph Mills brought his family down to see the tree lighting, continuing what has b

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