Thanksgiving Week in Birmingham 2013

Menorah Lighting

The annual menorah display in Shain Park will start early this year with the first night of Chanukah on Wed. Nov. 27. The official lighting ceremony, featuring Avy Schreiber and the Pella Ensemble will take place at 5 p.m. Dec. 1, organized by the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chai Center. Chanukah ends Thursday, Dec. 5. 

Tree Lighting

The official start of the holiday season continues in Birmingham Wednesday with the city's annual lighting of the Christmas tree at 6 p.m. in Shain Park. Join city leaders and members of the community in celebrating the start to the holidays in Birmingham.

Trash Pick-up

Trash pick-up in the city for Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 will be delayed one day for the Thanksgiving holiday.

School's Out

The Thanksgiving holiday starts early for Birmingham's students, who will attend only a half-day of classes on Tuesday from elementary to high school. Schools are closed Wednesday through Friday for the the Thanksgiving holiday, as are the city's various private schools. Classes resume Monday for most.

Holiday Shopping

Whether you like the crush of Black Friday, want to support the locals on Small Business Saturday, or just want to do your shopping from home on Cyber Monday, this weekend is key for deal-seekers trying to make headway through their shopping lists.