Saturday's car parade will not only carry the menorah, but various community members will participate, as well. In the past, people have sat on their front steps and porches to watch the parade go by. Educating parade-watchers about Jewish history, including, of course, the story of Hanukkah, will be important.

This is the 14th year Menorah in the D has taken place in downtown Detroit, and organizers said they hope this tradition continues to grow year after year.

During the 39th Grand Hanukkah Celebration, Flint’s Jewish community and supporters gathered at Shea Automotive to celebrate the lighting of a 22-foot menorah hosted by Chabad of Eastern Michigan. Despite the cold and setting sun,