This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities designed to spark joy and community spirit:

≤ Discover oscillation, an interactive public artwork that responds to your movements with colors and sounds, on display through Jan. 5.

≤ Warm up with complimentary hot cocoa around cozy community fire pits.

≤ Celebrate with surprise guests and by sharing your hopes for the new year.

≤ Experience a spectacular, fire-fueled, public art performance by the Lucid Fyre Bellators from 6:30-7 p.m.

Glowsticks will be provided by the U.P. Children’s Museum and attendees are encouraged to bring their own glow gear to help light up the night.

The oscillation artwork is presented by the Marquette Public Art Commission, with support from Travel Marquette, the Marquette Downtown Development Authority and grant funding from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council.

The artwork was designed by The Urban Conga and tour produced by Creos. Learn more about oscillation here: https://mqtcompass.com/blog/public-art/oscillation/.

The winter light festival was produced to showcase the warmth and vibrancy of Marquette during the darkest month of the year, featuring illuminated art installations, live performances, creative gatherings and much more in its inaugural year.

Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to Bright Beginnings and help illuminate the way to a bright and joyful new year.

For more information, contact the city Office of Arts & Culture at arts-culture@marquettemi.gov or 906-228-0472.