SPECIAL EVENTS

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Here is a list of upcoming activities, special events, festivals, and summer fun happening in and around Detroit. (All Detroit events listed subject to change without notice.)

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Ongoing Events

Detroit Princess Riverboat
Detroit RiverFront 4 - movie theater in GM Renaissance Center Tower 200, Level2
Detroit CONCERT Listings - Rockin’ on the Riverfront, Chene Park Series, more…
Ford Field Tours
Motor City Connect Networking Lunch - Join business professionals for an effective and fun alternative to the traditional networking meeting on Tuesdays at 11:00am at the BD’s Mongolian BBQ in the city of the event (different cities each Tues).

May 2008

ALIVE ‘08 at the Detroit Science Center - Thursday, May 1, 6:00p to 9:00p at New Detroit Science Center
Walk MS: Great Lakes Walk 2008 - Saturday, May 3, 9:00a at Comerica Park
26th Annual WYCD Downtown Hoedown - May 9 - 11, 2008; Hart Plaza: Jewel (May 9), Trisha Yearwood (May 10) and Gretchen Wilson (May 11)
Walk2gether Michigan: Get Fit for Diversity - Saturday, May 10 1:00p at Belle Isle Band Shell Detroit
Motor City Comic Con - May 16 - 20, 2008; The Motor City Comic Con is a multi-media event with over 1 million comics and collectibles for sale and trade at the Rock Financial Showplace.
Movement: Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival - May 24-26, 2008
Komen’s Detroit Race for the Cure - May 31, 2008 at Comerica Park
Red Bull Air Race - Saturday, May 31 - June 1; 12:00p at Downtown Detroit, Detroit River

June 2008

Detroit Festival of the Arts - June 6-8, 2008
Cruisin’ Gratiot - June 14, 2008; between 8 and 10 mile
Detroit River Days - June 20-23, 2008
13th Annual Dearborn Arab International Festival - June 20-22, 2008; Dearborn (Warren Avenue)
Detroit International Freedom Festival Fireworks - Monday, June 23, 2008
Detroit Lions Youth Camp - June 23 - 26, 2008; open to boys & girls ages 6-14; camp starts at 8:30am and ends at 12:00pm; $159; Ford Field
Rockin’ at the Riverfront Free Concert Series - June 27; Pat Benatar

July 2008

Comerica CityFest - July 2 - 6, 2008; New Center Area
Rockin’ at the Riverfront Free Concert Series - Mark Farner and Mitch Ryder – July 11
Michigan Elvis Fest - July 11 - 12, 2008; Riverside Park, Ypsilanti
Detroit APBA Gold Cup - July 11 -13, 2008; Detroit River
Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair - July 16 - 19, 2008
Rockin’ at the Riverfront Free Concert Series - Starship featuring Mickey Thomas – July 18
Junior Olympic Games - July 23 - August 2, 2008; Rock Financial Showplace, Novi & Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti; The AAU Junior Olympic Games are known as the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States.
Rockin’ at the Riverfront Free Concert Series - Rick Derringer and the Classic Rock All Stars – July 25

August 2008

Rockin’ at the Riverfront Free Concert Series - The Guess Who – Aug. 1
Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival - August 2 - 3, 2008;
PGA Championship - August 4 - 10, 2007; Oakland Hills Country Club
Rockin’ at the Riverfront Free Concert Series - Kansas – Aug. 8
Rockin’ at the Riverfront Free Concert Series - Blue Oyster Cult – Aug. 15
Woodward Dream Cruise - August 16, 2008
Rockin’ at the Riverfront Free Concert Series - Foreigner – Aug. 22
Michigan State Fair - August 22 - September 1, 2008; Fairgrounds; Gates Are Open Daily: 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: $10.00 Children (ages 3-12: $5.00 Seniors (age 62 & older): $5.00 Children age 2 & under are free. Parking:$7.00 per vehicle
2008 Detroit Grand Prix - August 29 - 31, 2008; Belle Isle
Detroit International Jazz Festival - August 29 - September 1, 2008

September 2008

Chrysler Arts, Beats, & Eats - August 29 - September 1, 2008; Pontiac
UniverSoul Circus - September 3 -13, 2008; Chene Park; Price: $17.50-$27.50
Detroit Fashion Week - September 27 - October 3, 2008

October 2008

Focus Hope Annual Walk for Justice - Sunday, October 12, 2008
Detroit Free Press Marathon - October 19, 2008.

November 2008

Festival of Trees benefiting for Children’s Hospital of Michigan - November 22-30, 2008 at the Municipal Auditorium, 16850 Southfield, Allen Park
Thanksgiving Day Parade - November 27, 2008

January 2009

North American International Auto Show
- Press Preview will be held Sunday, Jan. 11 through Tuesday, Jan. 13. Industry Preview will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15. The annual black-tie Charity Preview gala will be held Friday evening, Jan. 16. Public Days will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 25.