St. Clair Shores resident Nora Cassidy has been named the grand marshal of the St. Patrick's Parade in Detroit.
Since the very first St. Patrick's Parade 55-years ago, Nora Cassidy has played a major role. Her late husband, Seamus, was one of the founders of the first parade which was held in Dearborn. In the years that followed, as the parade moved to Detroit and the current location on Michigan Ave., her family has been involved in the event making floats and also promoting those with Irish roots in the region. This year she was selected as the grand marshal for the parade which attracted more than 65,000 people last year. "She is a great ambassador of the Irish," said Michael Kelly, president of the United Irish Societies, which organizes the parade. "It is a great family day and a great day to celebrate the Irish." The parade, which steps-off at…
President Obama will be at the Detroit Labor Day parade downtown on Monday. The Michigan Democratic Party will give away tickets to the event Saturday.
President Obama will speak to thousands of people in Detroit on Labor Day. The Michigan Democratic Party will give out hundreds of tickets on Saturday to Monday's event. The annual Detroit Labor Day parade starts 9 a.m. Monday at the Building Trades at Michigan and Trumbull or the AFL-CIO at 9:30 at Mack and Woodward. The president will speak at 1 p.m. just east of the Renaissance Center downtown. Aretha Franklin will sing before his speech. The event is free and open to the public. Gates open at 10 am and the event is general admission. Tickets will be handed out from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, or until tickets run out, at the Oakland County Democratic Party 91 N. Saginaw Suite G-100 in Pontiac; and 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the 13th District …
Utica’s Parks & Recreations Department hosts its annual Car Show for people to show off and admire the cars of the past.
If you are a sucker for classic cars and ridin’ in style, then Utica’s 8th Annual “Cruisin’ with the Oldies” Car Show on August 6 is the oil to your engine. For onlookers and admirers, the show starts at 11:15 a.m. with a parade of the timeless automobiles from the American Legion Hall to downtown Utica. This is the perfect event for the whole family—kids, parents and grandparents alike—to enjoy sunny skies and the vintage vehicles of the past. You don’t even have to worry about packing snacks as various restaurants in the downtown area will be serving up some delicious eats. Such restaurants include Hatchy’s, Shamrock Pub, Muldoon’s, Locker Room Saloon, Cass Bar & Grill, and the Polish Century Club. While there is no admissions fee…
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The Hue Salon
45169 Cass Ave, Utica, MI
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Hatchy's
7759 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI
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Muldoon's Tavern
7636 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI
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Shamrock Irish Pub
7715 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI
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Cass Bar & Grill
45108 Cass Ave, Utica, MI
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Locker Room Saloon
7790 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI
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Michael J
9:30 pm on Monday, September 26, 2011
Abbey one more thing free speech is not free we have to earn it. i think we change change mayors slogan to stupid town with no heart more ›