Lathrup Village gets merry with its Winter Festival and Tree Lighting

Anissa Lefevre, left, and Bridget Lefevre, right, with their son, Mateo Lefevre, enjoy the Lathrup Village Winter Festival and Tree Lighting on Dec. 5

The Christmas tree shines brightly at the Lathrup Village Winter Festival and Tree Lighting on Dec. 5

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Families enjoyed a jolly atmosphere at the Lathrup Village Winter Festival and Tree Lighting Dec. 5 at Lathrup Village City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road, where they saw Santa Claus and enjoyed some festive activities.

The activities included cookie decorating, a Christmas card station and a snowflake-making station. The free event was a way to get families, especially those with young children, more involved in the community in a festive way.

“It’s a nice event to get the young residents out to celebrate the holidays,” L