- Each year, Detroit hosts events such as America's Thanksgiving Parade.detroit image by Alexey Stiop from Fotolia.com
Detroit, Michigan, secured its place in American culture by creating the Motown sound and the U.S. auto industry. In recent years, with the decline of auto factories, Detroit has gained the reputation of a declining, forgotten city. However, the city holds numerous major events each year that attract thousands of visitors from across America, and across the world. - Detroit's first auto show was held in December 1907. Since then, there has been an auto show most years in the city. In 1987, the committee members decided to include non-U.S. cars in the auto show, giving it the current name. In 2010, the North American International Auto Show unveiled almost 40 vehicles in front of media from at least 60 countries. The show's charity preview black-tie gala raises money each year for various charities.
North American International Auto Show
Cobo Center
1 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
248-643-0250
naias.com - Each year in March, the Detroit Kennel Club holds its dog show in Detroit's Cobo Center. The Detroit Kennel Club Dog Show judges dogs in categories such as best puppy, best junior, best bred-by and the traditional breed groups. The show sees approximately 2,000 dogs each year. The Kennel Club does not allow guests to bring their own dogs to the show, unless they are competing.
Detroit Kennel Club Dog Show
Cobo Center
1 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
detroitkennelclub.com - Managed and produced by the Detroit International Jazz Festival Foundation, this festival aims to nurture the development of the music genre, while attracting visitors from around the world to the city of Detroit. The festival takes place for three days before Labor Day and reaches its climax on the September holiday. The festival takes over several downtown Detroit blocks with five stages and 100 acts over the four days. Other attractions include fireworks, late-night jam sessions and opportunities to meet jazz musicians. There is no charge to attend the Detroit International Jazz Festival.
Detroit International Jazz Festival
660 Woodward Ave., Suite 13
Detroit, MI 48226
313-447-1248
detroitjazzfest.com - Since 1924, Detroit has held an annual America's Thanksgiving Parade. Held on Thanksgiving day, the parade starts just after 9 a.m. and runs down Woodward Avenue, starting at the corner of Mack and ending at the corner of Congress. The parade has a theme each year, such as 2010's Celebrate the Spirit, encouraging participants to celebrate time with friends and family, the holiday spirit and the spirit of community pride.
America's Thanksgiving Parade
9500 Mt. Elliott, Studio A
Detroit, MI 48211
313-923-7400
theparade.org
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