Upcoming Events
Sept. 25, 2010: The Tour de Troit returns to Southwest Detroit. To register go to www.tour-de-troit.org.
October 30, 2010: The inaugural Run of the Dead- A Race through Southwest Detroit begins at 9AM. Register at www.savorsouthwestedtroit.com
November 1-2, 2010: Day of the Dead Ofrenda Tours. Geared for students of all ages, the Annual tour of Ofrendas immerses audiences in the Mexican culture. Tours and workshops available, by appointment only. Contact events@southwestdetroit.com, or call 313.842.0986 ext.26 for more information or to schedule your tour!
PAST EVENTS:
Thursday, April 29: Councilman James Tate comes to Southwest Detroit to meet with Business & Community Leaders. (7752 West Vernor Hwy., 5-7PM)
Wednesday, May 5: Grand Opening of the Bagley Street Pedestrian Bridge (Welcome Center, 1-4 PM)
Friday, May 7: Ribbon Cutting of 2 new facades on West Vernor and Grand opening of Rouse [D]. (7752 West Vernor Hwy., 3:00 PM)
Saturday, May 8: Tequila and Tacos. Savor Southwest Dteroit and Dine Detroit present a walking pub crawl through Mexicantown's lesser known haunts. www.savorsouthwestdetroit.com
MOTHERS DAY MAY 9th: Purchase your flowers, baked goods and dinner ingrediants along West Vernor and make your mother a meal she will always remember!
Wednesday, May 25: Sheriff Napoleon returns to Southwest Detroit! Following up on his February meeting with Business owners and Community Leaders, Sheriff Napoleon returns to discuss progress made on the issues raised at the last meeting.
Thursday, June 17: Annual Community Investment Breakfast featuring honorary Chairs Mary Kramer and Denise Ilitch. This years Celebration will be held at Ste. Anne's Church. Tickets $50. (7-9 AM, 1000 St. Anne Street)
Sunday July 4th: 60th Annual 4th of July Parade! The parade begins at 11:30 a.m. on West Vernor at Waterman and ends at Patton Park.
Thursday, July 15: Council President Charles Pugh comes to Southwest Detroit to meet with Business and Community Leaders (7752 W. Vernor Hwy., 5-7 PM).
July 30, 31, and Aug. 1: Shop Your Block Returns to West Vernor and Springwells!
Vote for the Cutest kid in Southwest Detroit Friday July 30-Sunday August 1; 8AM-noon at 7752 West Vernor, Detroit, MI
August 12: West Riverfront Community Meeting- 6-7:30PM
he Detroit Riverfront Conservancy invites the Southwest Detroit Community to discuss the conceptual plans for the west Riverfront. LOCATION: Delray Senior PAvilion (275 West Grand Blvd.48216 Download File. RSVP by August 9 to rsvp@detroitriverfront.org
