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Detroit Buzzes with Creative Events, From Dally in the Alley to Detroit Water Lantern Festival

Detroit Buzzes with Creative Events, From Dally in the Alley to Detroit Water Lantern Festival

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 Detroit is buzzing this week with events that showcase the city’s creative spirit, rich history, and community pride. Kicking off your Saturday, the iconic 46th Annual Dally in the Alley festival takes over the Cass Corridor. This legendary party packs four blocks with live music, a children’s fair, street art, mouth-watering local eats, beer, and a bustling market of Detroit vendors. According to Hour Detroit, this staple event runs from 11AM to 11PM and has something for all ages, so bring your friends or gather up the family for one of Detroit’s most beloved traditions.

If you want to dive into Detroit’s dance culture, Jitfest is happening today on Taylor Street. Detroit’s own high-energy urban dance celebration goes from 2PM to 11PM. The city’s event calendar highlights Jitfest as the place to catch dancers, music, food, and family activities—all showcasing Detroit’s distinctive sound and movement. Head over to 1151 Taylor for a block party vibe that cannot be found anywhere else.

After sunset, Maheras-Gentry Park comes alive with the Detroit Water Lantern Festival. Visit Detroit covers how the park fills with glowing lanterns released onto the water, tasty food trucks, music, and a crowd unified in hope and celebration. The festival runs from 5PM to 9PM and builds into a beautiful scene when thousands of lanterns light up the Detroit River. It’s a picture-perfect night for families, friends, and couples.

On the east side near Detroit Pizza Bar, the 6 Mile Street Festival throws its own party with eats, DJs, and community fun—all under open sky. EventBrite lists this festival on Saturday, packing in live music and festivities for those looking for local flavor.

If you’re craving sports, the Detroit Tigers are in town this weekend facing off the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. For a burst of creative inspiration, the art car tradition rolls into Greenfield Village for the Old Car Festival, displaying classic automobiles in motion and giving listeners a trip through automotive history.

The week continues with Detroit’s health-focused Safe Sleep Walk-N-Rally, family resource fairs, and on Monday morning, listeners can mark the 100th anniversary of the Ossian Sweet Incident by starting the day at the General Baker Institute for a deep dive into Detroit’s civil rights legacy—an event highlighted on the city’s official calendar.

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