Things to do in Metro Detroit: May 2-4
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Attend Detroit's 60th annual Cinco de Mayo Parade. It runs 2.4 miles between Woodmere Street and Clark Park on Vernor Highway, and this year's theme is past, present and future.
- Sunday, starting at noon. Free!
🎶 See Waajeed and other local DJs and musicians at the Heidelberg Project's 39th birthday event, hosted at Spot Lite. There are both nighttime music and daytime activities.
- Saturday, starting at 11am, with live music starting at 7pm. Daytime activities are free, and tickets for the evening's music are $23 in advance.
🏺 Buy pottery from Pewabic students during the historic pottery center's annual spring sale.
- Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free to enter.
😋 Shop local vendors and grab some food at the Hamtramck Night Bazaar.
- Saturday, 4-9pm.
🎣 Learn about sturgeons, wildlife conservation and fishing at Riverfront Fish Fest at Milliken State Park on the riverfront.
- Saturday, 10am-2pm. Free!
💬 Experience a sculptural tribute to gun violence victims at MOCAD, and attend a panel discussion about the project.
- The free discussion is Saturday, 1-2pm. $12 museum admission.
🌷 Flood your eyes with color! Go to DeBuck's Family Farm in Belleville for its tulip festival.
- 10am-6pm daily through May 7. $23 admission.
🍍 Grab a pineapple drink and shop art and other vendors at the Urban Arts and Eatery Expo at the Eastern venue in Eastern Market.
- Sunday, 2-6pm. Admission is free if you purchase through Friday, then $5 after.