Top 10 Things To Do at Detroit River Days
Top 10 Things To Do at Detroit River Days
Get Ready For Summer Fun and Festivities at GM River Days!
GM River Days presented by the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, returns June 22-24, 2018. This one of a kind festival takes place along the Detroit Riverfront and includes activities on land and water. Experience all the RiverWalk has to offer, from the jet-ski demos to live music, sand sculptures, delicious eats and much more! Here are the 10 things you don’t want to miss:
Kick-off the River Days festivities with Shimmer on The River, a 60’s inspired event with retro cocktails, groovy photo opps and unlimited carnival games & rides! Enter to win a pair of tickets to the spectacular event!
Start the weekend off right with Yoga on the River Saturday, June 23 at 9:30am.
Take to the water and go for a ride on the Tall Ship Appledore and Diamond Jack River Boat Tours.
See the city from new heights and go zip-lining on the Riverfront (at St.Antoine and Beaubien) – ride for $15 and two for $25.
Go for a spin on the ferris wheel and have some good old fashion fun at the carnival.
Make it a family affair – bring your kids or nieces/nephews for an exciting day on the riverfront. Check out the Kids Zone and enjoy outdoor activities with the Michigan DNR.
The Detroit River turns into a stage for the USA Jet-Ski Freestyle Champions. All weekend long, pilots will preform air jumps, backflips, corkscrew spins and underwater dives for the crowds along the riverfront.
Watch the Tuskegee Airmen pilots preform a thrilling aerial show with gravity defying maneuvers and stunts. Catch the show at 1pm on Friday and at 3:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
From reggae to R&B and timeless Rock and Roll – enjoy a variety of live musical performances on four stages along the Riverfront.
Make it a long weekend and close out the Riverfront fun with the Ford Fireworks display on Monday, June 25th.
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