05-05-2025
Things to do in Metro Detroit: May 2-4
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.
