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by Jason Rzucidlo

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Each year, the Livonia Spree is held on the birthday of the city's founding. It is a week-long festival with entertainment, rides, food and fun for the entire family. It is located at Ford Field near the intersection of Farmington Road and Stark Road.

The Spree is being held from Tuesday, June 19th through Sunday, June 24th. Hours for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. The Spree is open from Noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

On Thursday, June 21st, the Mapapa African Acrobats will perform on the Spree grounds at 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. Welde's Big Bear Show will entertain the kids at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Spree grounds. Trilogy will perform on the Labatt Stage from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Cruzin Jupiter will be at the Bright House Networks Tent from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

On Friday, June 22nd, the Mapapa African Acrobats and Welde's Big Bear Show will be back. Cirque Amongus will perform in front of the Labatt Stage at 5:30 p.m. The Diamondback Dancers will entertain the crowd from 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Labatt Stage. Then, Derringer will sing on the Labatt Stage from 7:00 p.m. until 11 p.m. Derringer is a local country band that performs each week at the Diamondback Salloon in Belleville. Ken Dumm will keep you entertained at the Bright House Networks tent at 5 p.m. Men in Black will perform at the Bright House Networks Tent from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

On Saturday, June 23rd, Brad Bodary, a mime, will be on the Spree grounds from 12:00 p.m. until 9 p.m. Cats & Fiddler will perform on the Labatt Stage from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Saline Fiddlers will make their first performance at the Spree in front of the Labatt Stage from 3:30 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. Cats & The Fiddler will perform again at 4 p.m. Cirque Amongus will keep the crowd entertained at 5:30 p.m. on the Labatt Stage. Scoot Magoo will sing on the Labatt stage for the first time at the Spree from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Ken Dumm will keep you entertained at the Bright House Networks tent at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. Fifty Amp Fuse will perform in the Bright Houst Networks tent from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

On Sunday, June 24th, there will be a Livonia Freedom Run beginning at 7 a.m. You can register for the run at justrayrun.com. A Classic car show will take place on the Spree grounds from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. To register for the classic car show, click here.

Brad Bodary, a mime will be roaming the Spree grounds from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday. Like Water Drum & Dance will perform on the Labatt Stage from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Cirque Amongus will keep you entertained in front of the Labatt Stage at 5 p.m. Replay will perform on the Labatt Stage from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Ken Dumm will keep you entertained at the Bright House Networks tent at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. Decades will perform in the Bright House Networks tent from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Steve King & The Dittilies will perform from 7:15 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. on Baseball Diamond #1. Rocks Gang will perform from 7:15 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. on Baseball Diamond #2.

The Taste of the Livonia Spree will be held inside Eddie Edgar Arena on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Advance tickets are required and can be purchased for $10 from the City Treasurer's Office, Parks & Recreations Office and from Community Choice Credit Union.

Don't forget about Fireworks on Sunday at dark. They will begin at approximately 10:15 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and get ready to watch the sky light up! It's a great time for family and friends. You can see it from Ford Field or anywhere along the I-96 Service Drive (Schoolcraft Rd.).

Additional parking is avilable at the Livonia City Hall. A FREE shuttle will take you from the City Hall to the Spree during hours of the festival. Remember, NO rollerblades, skateboard, bicycles, alcohol or animals are allowed at the Spree.

All-day ride bracelets are $22 at the festival. You can purchase a sheet of 25 tickets for $12 at Community Choice Credit Union while supplies last. A sheet of 25 tickets will cost you $15 at the festival.

Click here to see photos from Spree 57!

There will be a large number of food tents at the Spree. They are operated by local nonprofit organizations. All the money that you spend at the Civic Food Aisle will be put back into the community.

Here's the menu:

Livonia DAV Chapter 114: Chicken Fajitas, Steak Fajitas, New Orleans Steak, Blackened Chicken, Andoullie Sausage, Jambalaya, Bayos Billy Tin Mugs, Butterfly Chips, Sample Platter

Livonia Elks: Walking Tacos, Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Brats, Pierogi, Jones Soda, Deep Fried Twinkis

Livonia Fire Fighters Locals 1164: Pizza

Livonia Kiwanis Early Risers: Freshed Squeezed Lemonade

Livonia Symphony Orchestra: Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, Ribs, Rib Tips, Turkey Drums, Hamburghers, Cheeseburgers, Sweet Tea

Livonia VFW Post 3941: Popcorn, Carmel Corn, Carmel Apples, Candy Apples, Cotton Candy, Sno Kones, Soft Hot Pretzels, Carmel Dipped Sliced Apples

St. Matthews United Methodist Church: Nacho Chips with Cheese, Sloppy Joes, Hot Dogs & Coney Dogs, Keilbasa / Polish Sausage, Potato Chips, Flavored Drinks, Orange Flavored Drink

Light House Worship Center: Roasted Peanuts, Pecans, Walnuts, Almonds, Cashews

Clarenceville High School Band: Fresh Fruit Smoothies, Frozen Cappuccino's, Brewed Coffee, Espressos, Lattes and Cappuccinos

American Legion Post 32: Elephant Eats, Funnel Cakes, Hand Dipped Corn Dogs

Clarenceville High School Chorus: Lamb Shish Kabobs, Chicken Shish Kabobs, Beef Shish Kabobs, Hommous, Falafal, Tabbouli, Tossed Salad, Gyro's

Stevenson High School: Waffle Cones, Jr. Waffle Cones, Cup of Ice Cream, Kid's Cone Cup, Super Sundays, Popsicles & Novelty Bars, Sodas and Floats, Malt Shakes & Brownies, Hot Fudge Cream Puff, Specialty Topping Sundays

Franklin High School Patriots Club: Italian Sausage with peppers-onions, Italian Subs, Pepperoni Rolls, Cookies & Chips, Cans of Pop and Bottled Watter

Visit the Livonia Spree for a great time. You won't want to miss the Fireworks on Sunday night!

Click here to see photos from Spree 57!

 

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