GM RIVER DAYS’ 2008 ACTIVITY LINE-UP

The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, The Parade Company and General Motors are pleased to announce the exciting line-up for the 2008 GM River Days. Kicking off Friday, June 20 and culminating on Monday, June 23 with the 50th Annual Target Fireworks, River Days will take place along the Detroit International Riverfront on Friday from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.:   More  

LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT TO FLOW NONSTOP DURING GM RIVER DAYS
National and local acts to fill six stages with free concerts throughout the festival, June 20-23

DETROIT – Organizers of GM River Days are pleased to announce the list of performers from across the country and metro Detroit that will provide free musical entertainment on six different stages to festival-goers all four days of the festival.

Located along the RiverWalk just west of Rivard Plaza, the Bank of America Stage will feature some of the nation’s best musical acts from classical to country, alternative to good ol’ fashioned rock ‘n’ roll from Friday, June 20 to Monday, June 23. GM River Days’ national music lineup includes:   More  

RING IN 50 YEARS OF SUMMER FUN IN THE MOTOR CITY WITH THE TARGET FIREWORKS, MONDAY, JUNE 23

50th Annual Celebration Features Family-Friendly Discovery Zone and
Official VIP Rooftop Party Benefiting The Parade Company

DETROIT –The Parade Company and Target are excited to present the 50th Annual Target Fireworks, one of the nation’s most spectacular fireworks displays, on Monday, June 23 along the Detroit International Riverfront in downtown Detroit.

To kickoff the day-long celebration, fireworks fans and family are invited to The Parade Company Discovery Zone at GM River Days, where the young and “young at heart” will participate in interactive games, enjoy lively entertainment and create fun make-and-take crafts at Rivard Plaza from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Official VIP Rooftop Party, a fundraiser for The Parade Company, takes place atop the Miller Parking Garage from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. and the Target Fireworks begin at 10:06 p.m.  More

CITY PROVIDES GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY

This year, the Target Fireworks display is scheduled for Monday, June 23 at 10:06 p.m. The Detroit Police Department is employing various measurers to ensure that spectators of all ages will continue to have a pleasurable time at major events in the city of Detroit. Parents are advised to abide by the City of Detroit’s curfew ordinance and should not drop children off and leave. In addition, due to the restricted vehicular access into downtown, parents will not be able to pick them up. The current curfew is: 15 years old and under – 10 p.m.; 16 and 17 years old – 11 p.m.   More

GM River Days Festival Free Food Offer!

All Cars that park in the River East Garage, Port Atwater or Franklin Garage will be given $5 in free tickets upon request that can be used for Food, Drinks or the Carnival. Parking is only $10, and you will receive $5 in food tickets when you enter each Garage Deck. FREE

OFFER STIPULATION: In order to receive the tickets, you must request them upon payment for parking. Any car that does not request the tickets when entering the garage will not receive the tickets. Best Parking Locations: More

TRAFFIC ADVISORY AND STREET CLOSURES FOR ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Detroit residents and visitors attending the 2008 Target Fireworks on Monday, June 23 should anticipate heavy traffic and traffic changes in the downtown area. Motorists are advised to watch the message boards on freeway overpasses for updated information on traffic closures and detours. No vehicular traffic or parking will be allowed south of Michigan, between Rosa Parks and the I-375 Freeway. The following traffic changes will go into effect, beginning at approximately 6 p.m.: More    

DDOT OFFERS EXTRA BUS SERVICE FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) will add extra bus service to several routes for the Target Fireworks on Monday, June 23. The inbound extra service is being provided to Detroit-area residents in an effort to save gas, ease congestion and provide parking-relief savings between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.  As a result of some street closures during this annual event, passengers who travel on many bus routes going into downtown Detroit will experience service reroutes. Reroutes will begin at 6 p.m. on the following bus lines:  More

THE DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP IS ASKING FOR THE PUBLIC’S HELP TO KEEP THE RIVERFRONT CLEAN DURING GM RIVER DAYS AND TARGET FIREWORKS

DETROIT – June will be busting out all over as Detroiters and visitors celebrate the GM River Days festival on the city’s Riverfront, June 20-23. More than 100 bands will entertain on six stages and there will be plenty of family fun on land and water. The city’s international waterfront will also host the biggest blast of all, the Target Fireworks on June 23. Festival organizers are preparing in advance to keep the riverfront area fun, safe and clean.   More

GM RIVER DAYS RETURNS TO THE DETROIT INTERNATIONAL RIVERFRONT WITH FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT ON LAND AND WATER – JUNE 20-23, 2008

Detroit’s hit summertime festival to sizzle with DSO performance, tall ship and 50thAnnual Target Fireworks

DETROIT – Details for the 2008 GM River Days, last year’s summer success, were announced today at Rivard Plaza. Organized by the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, The Parade Company and General Motors, the festival will kick off Friday, June 20 and culminate on Monday, June 23 with the 50th Annual Target Fireworks. GM River Days will once again take over the Detroit International Riverfront on Friday from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. and 10 – 9 p.m. on Sunday and Monday.  More

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