Thousands of families and friends with high Irish Spirits were bundled up for the cold! The Parade route follows along Michigan Avenue through the area known as Corktown. Corktown received it’s name as the Irish were the largest ethnic group of newcomers to Detroit, most of them from County Cork. The Corktown neighborhood is Detroit’s oldest surviving neighborhood.
Essential Guide: 75 Things Every Detroit Lover Should Experience
March 13th is Detroit Day! See how many of these quintessential Detroit activities you’ve tried and start making plans to check them all off the list. Happy 313 Day! Selfie Stops Spirit of Detroit Joe Louis Fist Renaissance Center Michigan Central Station Campus Martius Detroit Institute of Arts Motown Museum Sporting Events Tigers […]
