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America's Thanksgiving Parade® |  Detroit
26 Nov 2009 (annual)
America's Thanksgiving Parade® first marched down Detroit's Woodward Avenue in 1924. With the exception of a war-time break, it has attracted huge crowds every year since. Expect amazing floats, live entertainment and supporting events including and the Hob Nobble Gobble®. |
Annual Noel Night |  Detroit
5 Dec 2009 (annual)
More than 20 cultural institutions in downtown Detroit open their doors to the public for free at the Annual Noel Night. The event includes everything from horse-drawn carriage rides to performances by local music and dance groups. |
The Detroit Boat Show |  Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center
Feb 2010 (annual)
The Detroit Boat Show at the Cobo Conference and Exhibition Center features more than 1000 new boats, along with motors, trailers and accessories. There are also fishing seminars, a Boating Kids Clinic, boating seminars, cooking and casting demos and more. |
Comerica CityFest |  New Center
Jun 2010 (annual)
The Comerica CityFest at the New Center in Detroit features five days of great food, shopping and live music. |
Detroit Festival of the Arts |  Wayne State University Cultural Center
Jun 2010 (annual)
The Detroit Festival of the Arts is a showcase for visual and performing artists, representing all parts of the city's diverse cultural heritage. |
Motown Historical Museum |  Motown Historical Museum
1 Sep 2009 - 30 Jun 2010; not Mon or Sun (various dates)
In a humble central Detroit home, musical history was made. The Motown Historical Museum is now housed under the famous Hitsville USA sign. Tour Studio A, where Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and the Jackson 5 all recorded in the 1960s. |
Detroit International Jazz Festival |  Hart Plaza
Sep 2010 (annual)
Detroit International Jazz Festival is held annually at the Hart Plaza. Performances take place across six stages with further attractions including a Jazz Talk Tent and the Kid Bop Area. |
Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon |  Detroit
Oct 2010 (annual)
The Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon hits US and Canadian soil once again. The race course for the 26.2 mile event incorporates both the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, allowing participants to cross borders and run an underwater mile. |
The Henry Ford & Greenfield Village |  The Henry Ford & Greenfield Village
Daily
Based on car pioneer Henry Ford's private collection, The Henry Ford & Greenfield Village includes hundreds of cars and planes, including the limousine in which President John F Kennedy was assassinated. Greenfield Village houses historic buildings from around the world. |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History |  Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
Daily; not Mon
The domed Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit's Cultural District recounts the African American experience from pre-history through slavery to modern times. Displays include Stories in Stained Glass, celebrating African contributions to the USA via dance and music. |
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