Campus Martius curfew for minors begins at 8 p.m. Friday for Detroit Tree Lighting

Detroit police will be enforcing a curfew at the Tree Lighting at Campus Martius on Friday night.

The event starts at 5 p.m. and runs until midnight. 

Beginning at 8 p.m., all people 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult who is older than 21 to attend the event. There are exceptions for minors traveling to and from work, school, church, or other organized activities. 

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A minor who is caught at Campus Martius after curfew will be taken to Detroit Police Department Downtown Services at 20 Atwater, where a parent or guardian will need to pick them up. The parent or guardian may receive a parental responsibility violation ticket if their child is caught.