Things to Do Thursday: Detroit River Days 2010

For the fourth year now, Detroit annually celebrates the history and culture of its international waterfront, The Detroit-Windsor River. Activities on both land and water stretch from the Detroit RiverWalk at the Renaissance Center to the newly opened section of the William G. Milliken State Park, the festival will kick off on Friday, June 18 and culminate on the first day of summer, Monday, June 21 with the annual Target Fireworks.

COST: $3.00
In order to make sure that everyone has a chance to enjoy River Days, the Conservancy is offering free admission on Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and the first hour from 11a.m. - 12 noon of both Saturday and Sunday. The admission fee will also be waived on Monday, June 21 to encourage everyone to come down to the riverfront to view the fantastic 52nd Annual Target Fireworks.
  
Don't miss out on Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Tours for just $5 during River Days! Tours will start on odd hours between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. during River Days and will last less than one hour. Make your reservation in person Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop located at Rivard Plaza.

Read last year's blog on 2009 Detroit River Days

Wordless Wednesday: Fireworks will brighten the city again this summer

52nd Annual Detroit Target Fireworks

Monday, June 21, 2010, 10:10 pm

Rain date: Tues., June 22, 2010 @ 10 pm

@ the Detroit International Riverfront

Price: FREE

Celebrating Canada Day (July 1) and 

US Independence Day (July 4)

 Photo courtesy of the World News Network

 

 

Stars of

"The Last Airbender"

Jackson Rathbone and Nicola Peltz

to attend VIP Rooftop Party

Read last year's blog on The Detroit International Fireworks

 

Things to Do Thursday: Detroit River Days 2009

June 19 - 21 2009

The 3rd Annual RiverDays Festival will be this weekend along Detroit's famed Riverwalk.

There are many activities available for the whole family; including a carnival, amusement rides, the Tall Ships, Pooch-a-Palooza, Riverboat Tours, and the Parade of Lights. Click here for a list...

The Detroit RiverDays Festival leads up to one of the largest Fireworks Displays in America:

The Target Fireworks will take place on the Detroit International River on Wednesday, June 24th. The RiverDays and Fireworks jointly celebrate the friendship and Independence Days of the Canada (July 1) and the United States (July 4). Detroit is the only place in the USA where you travel south to Canada!

Things to Do Thursday: Detroit Air Races This Weekend!

 

Detroit Air Racing  

The Detroit Red Bull Air Race will be held this weekend (June 13-14) on the Detroit Riverfront!

What is Detroit Air Racing?

Detroit Air Racing is comprised of local business leaders and who came together with the mission of returning air racing to the City of Detroit. Given the popularity of Red Bull Air Racing (RBAR) and Detroit's pioneering history in aviation and motor sports, hosting a Red Bull Air Race in Detroit is a natural winner for everyone.  Following extensive research on the feasibility of hosting air races in Detroit, we invited Red Bull North America days before Thanksgiving in 2007 and we learned of an open slot for 2008 and they’re coming back this summer June 13th and 14th for the second round.