AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at Grand Circus Park for the University of Michigan’s Bicentennial Detroit Festival. The event was 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 was 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 concluded with a public celebration featuring live entertainment, performances, food trucks and exhibits.
Welcome to the U-M Detroit Festival
Attendees could get their photos taken
U of M Dearborn booth
Attendees mingling
U of M Bicentennial booth
Magnets, pins and bookmarks
Free granola bars from the Detroit Food Academy
Cupcake booth
“200” shape display
Thomas Edison fountain
Attendees mingling
Students from the Mosaic Youth Theatre
Prelude entertainment
U-M President Schlissel with Carmen Harlan
Harlan welcomed everyone to the event
Michael Behm, Chair of the U-M Board of Regents
U-M President Mark Schlissel
He spoke about the Native American land grant
Frank Ettawageshik from the United Tribes of Michigan