A Michigan Thing

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2025

Watch it here!

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11/27/2025

If you missed the parade this morning, here is the replay!

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11/27/2025

Every year, when most of America is basting turkeys and juggling casseroles, Detroit is already crackling with electricity — because the Lions own Thanksgiving Day. The tradition began in 1934, when new owner G.A. Richards needed a brilliant stunt to draw fans away from the dominant Detroit Tigers. His gambit? A Thanksgiving showdown broadcast nationwide on NBC radio, turning Detroit into the epicenter of a holiday football spectacle. It worked. The Lions sold out University of Detroit Stadium, stunned the nation with the showmanship of holiday football, and locked themselves into an annual spotlight few teams ever get.

Over the decades, Thanksgiving in Detroit has delivered everything from Barry Sanders ankle-breaking magic to ice-cold NFC North brawls to heartbreakers that the entire country debates at the dinner table. The Motor City treats the game like a civic ritual: families plan meals around kickoff, downtown fills with Honolulu Blue before the parade balloons have even deflated, and the roar inside Ford Field becomes the unofficial soundtrack of Michigan entering the holiday season. No matter the record, no matter the odds, the Thanksgiving Lions game is Detroit’s curtain call to the nation — scrappy, loyal, and loud enough to rattle the cranberry sauce.

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11/27/2025

It's too dark to see them, but they're out there!

HUGE WAVES on the Great Lakes Tonight! Not sure why anyone would be on the shore in these conditions, but if you are, the waves will be crashing with force!

11/26/2025

Where are you headed this year?

11/26/2025

Michigan hits full-on holiday throttle every Thanksgiving, with a record-breaking 2.6 million residents packing up and heading out — more than the population of Chicago — turning I-96, US-131, I-75, and the Lake Michigan corridor into a massive homecoming highway. About 2.3 million hit the road, 224,000+ take to the skies, and tens of thousands travel by bus, train, or even Great Lakes cruises, all chasing that Up North cabin glow, Detroit parade magic, or one more slice of pumpkin pie. It’s Michigan’s biggest travel surge of the year — a seasonal migration powered by family, tradition, and the irresistible pull of coming home. Please be careful out there!

11/26/2025

Take one last look at the Winter Vehicle checklist before you fly out the door. Dont forget to call me when you get there safely! 😆

11/25/2025

We are getting a lot of weather information. It should shake out in the next 12-24 hours.

11/25/2025

Not every Thanksgiving has a “classic family traditional” Thanksgiving. Sometimes you don’t have the turkey, trimmings, and family. What is your idea of a different and uniquely you Thanksgiving?

11/25/2025

Michigan Central Station—once the poster child of Detroit’s decline—has become one of the city’s most inspiring comeback stories, and nowhere is that more obvious than during the holidays. After decades of abandonment, the fully restored landmark now glows with festive lights, public art, and the Winter at The Station celebrations that fill the campus with energy and community pride.

For anyone visiting Detroit during Thanksgiving or Christmas, stopping by Michigan Central is a must: it’s the perfect finale to a holiday trip, blending history, architecture, and the spirit of Detroit’s resurgence into one unforgettable experience.

Per Michigan Central Station, "Save the date! Winter at The Station returns November 14 - December 28. This year’s celebration builds on a rich legacy while beginning a new chapter as a place for community and the home of possibility. Stay tuned for details on special programming dates and times to discover curated local gifts, savor seasonal food & drinks, and enjoy live performances."

Photo credit to Detroit Photography.