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This festival celebrates the progress made by the LGBTQIA community through music, stage performances, vendors, a kids area, food trucks and more. There is also a children's area that hosts a variety of activities for kids of all ages including a confetti drop, climbing wall, Reading with Royalty and...
Highlights include a carnival and petting zoo every day, parade and fireworks on Saturday and live music every night.
Event Cost: Free entrance, fees for wristbands and some activities
Event Times: 4-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday June 3-5, 2022
This festival celebrates Middle Eastern and American culture. Find food, music and dance, giant inflatables, carnival games and more.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Aug. 9-11, 2024
Grosse Pointe Memorial Day Service at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Shores
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Honor the sacrifice our fallen soldiers made at this annual service. Pre-registration is requested.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10-11 a.m. May 27, 2024
Families can enjoy a spring hike on the trails with mom and grandmother and take time with the wildflowers that are starting to bloom. Choose the nature trail of your choice to enjoy and be sure to stop by the nature center to get a certificate, and all moms...
Enjoy art by artists from across the country as well as live art demonstrations, hands-on activities for kids, food trucks on-site and more.
Event cost: Free, $10/parking pass
Event times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, May 25-27, 2024
This 98th annual event brings local bands, businesses and organizations together to honor our fallen heroes.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9:30 a.m. May 27, 2024
Honor those who have fought and fallen for our freedoms at this long-standing Novi community tradition. See businesses, bands, scout troops, organizations and families showcased in the parade.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m. May 27, 2024
The parade starts on Griswold Street and proceeds West on Main Street, South on Wing Street, then West on Cady Street, briefly stopping at Oakwood Cemetery.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m. May 27, 2024
The parade starts off on Grand River Avenue, between Orchard Lake Road and downtown Farmington. The event ends with a ceremony at Memorial Park at Grand River Avenue & Oakland Street, followed by a free community luncheon.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m. May 27, 2024
Celebrate Memorial Day at this annual procession that kicks off on Main St. going towards Lincoln. A ceremony will follow after.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m. May 27, 2024
This procession steps off at Barlett Elementary and heads through downtown to the cemetery for a ceremony honoring the sacrifices of our veterans.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m. May 27, 2024