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What Major Events Are Coming to Detroit this Summer?

May 30, 2025 | 3:22 PM

Photo: Courtesy of the Parade Company

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June 1, 2025 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Detroit Sports Commission Chair Terry Rhadigan, WJR‘s Mark Hollis, and Parade Company CEO Tony Michaels Detroit about how Detorit will host numerous major events this year, including the electronic music Movement Festival, the Detroit Grand Prix, Ford Fireworks, Rocket Mortgage Classic, and the Detroit Jazz Fest. This episode’s guests discuss how these events enhance the city’s appeal and economic impact.

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