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Winter Around The World weekend at Valade Park in Detroit

January 28, 2022 - January 30, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

2670 Atwater St.

Detroit, MI 48207

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Description

The event features live music by local artists,hands on crafts for the kids, salsa
dancing lessons, food trucks and a parade of nations in which children are invited to stroll through the park waving flags or wearing apparel representing their heritage. Friday will be Latin Night and Saturday will be the Winter Olympics.

Event cost: Free

Event times: 4-9 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday January 28-30, 2022

Additional Information

Website: https://detroitriverfront.org/things-do/winter-valade/winter-around-world-january-28-30

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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