The drama in Traverse City began when wildlife experts responded to a morning call about a bear in a leafy tree. They fired at least four tranquilizer darts into his butt.

A 350-pound bear was in a tree for hours on Sunday before it fell onto a mattress as dozens of people watched in Traverse City.

The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority announced Tuesday that there will not be a public tree lighting this year but it will still mark the holiday season with a Downtown Light Parade.

A city in northern Michigan has a new Mother's Day memory: A 350-pound bear was in a tree for hours, watched by dozens of people, before it fell asleep and dropped onto mattresses below.

Saturday, November 23 Santa will arrive in Traverse City to help kick off the festivities. The tree lighting and light parade starts at 5:30 p.m. with carolers at Cass and Front.