Riding as a group makes it. Since there are a good number of us, the drivers can see us a lot easier. For the most part, the streets are also lit up pretty good. I'll be honest, the first ride I went on was a little hairy since I wasn't used to it and I even wrecked OTB. Still probably the most fun I ever had on two wheels, and now its like second nature.
We aren't riding on turkey day, but we are the next week.