Ways to celebrate Pride Month, Juneteenth and more around metro Detroit
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“One Detroit Weekend” shares a weekly roundup of upcoming events around Southeast Michigan.
Festivals, fairs and fireworks take over metro Detroit this weekend and beyond. Celebrate Pride Month with Downriver Pride in Wyandotte, check out a Juneteenth books, music and arts fair in Detroit. And the annual Ford Fireworks takes place on Monday along the Detroit Riverwalk. See what else is coming up around Southeast Michigan on “One Detroit Weekend.”
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Ways to celebrate Pride Month, Juneteenth and more around metro Detroit
Clip: Season 9 Episode 51 | 2m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
Festivals, fairs and fireworks take over metro Detroit this weekend and beyond. Celebrate Pride Month with Downriver Pride in Wyandotte, check out a Juneteenth books, music and arts fair in Detroit. And the annual Ford Fireworks takes place on Monday along the Detroit Riverwalk. See what else is coming up around Southeast Michigan on “One Detroit Weekend.”
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- [Narrator] Summer arrives this weekend, and there are plenty of outdoor activities taking place around town.
From festivals, to fairs, and fireworks, there's fun to be had in Metro Detroit.
Haley Taylor and Dave Wagner from 90.9 WRCJ have today's "One Detroit Weekend."
(pensive music) - Hey everyone, Haley and Dave here, with festivals and fireworks to brighten up the week ahead in Metro Detroit.
- Okay, Haley, let's start with the Bay-Rama Fish Fly Festival in Downtown New Baltimore running through June 22nd.
This small-town tradition, features carnival rides, a parade, and family-friendly entertainment on the scenic waterfront.
- [Haley] And in Lansing, the Fiesta & Carnival at Adado Riverfront Park continues through June 22nd, celebrating community and culture with food vendors and vibrant music performances.
- [Dave] Pride continues in Downtown Wyandotte with the Downriver Pride.
June 20th and 21st.
Celebrate love and inclusivity with live drag performances, community resources, a bar and retail crawl, all with a very welcoming atmosphere.
- [Haley] On June 21st, the Juneteenth Books, Music, & Arts Fair returns to The Commons in Detroit, bringing together Black authors, vendors, performers, and artists for a day of culture and celebration.
- [Dave] And don't miss the Ford Fireworks on June 23rd.
The Parade Company lights up the Detroit Riverfront with one of the biggest firework shows in the Midwest.
Find a good spot early to ensure the best viewing of this really spectacular show.
- And Detroit has seemingly endless options to entertain us, so stick around and see a few more suggestions.
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