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Adrian outlines earlier parade, safety rules for Comstock tree-lighting after staff takeover

Adrian City Commission · November 4, 2025
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Parks and Recreation Director Jeremiah Davies told the city commission Nov. 3 that organizers moved the parade start earlier, changed the route to keep people downtown and will stop candy being thrown from vehicles to address safety concerns; tree lighting will remain at 8 p.m., with live entertainment from 7:15–7:55 p.m.

Jeremiah Davies, Adrian’s parks and recreation director, briefed the city commission on Nov. 3 about changes to this year’s Comstock Park tree-lighting and parade after the event staff at city hall took over operations.

Davies said the city sold 550 trees and that the tree-lighting event is in its 12th year. “We sold out 24 hours this year,” he said. He described several adjustments designed to keep participants downtown and reduce the time between parade and tree lighting: First Friday…

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