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The Detroit Festival will celebrate the University of Michigan’s 1817 founding in Detroit and reflect upon U-M’s connections to the city in the past, present and future.

Grand Circus Park will be the home base for a Bicentennial Founding Ceremony, emceed by alumna and journalist Carmen Harlan, with Mayor Mike Duggan, President Mark Schlissel, Regent Michael Behm, and Frank Ettawageshik, executive director, United Tribes of Michigan. Entertainment will be provided by Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, U-M School of Music, Theatre and Dance students, and the U-M Marching Band Alumni Band. The festival concludes with a public celebration featuring live entertainment, performances, food trucks and exhibits.

For tickets and more info, visit https://bicentennial.umich.edu/events/festivals/detroit-festival/