Save the Date: Spring into Corktown on Saturday, May 18

Join us for our third annual Spring into Corktown event on Saturday, May 18!

The neighborhood celebration kicks off with the city-wide Motor City Makeover clean up & flower planting, beginning at 10am at Trumbull & Bagley. After noon we invite the community to shop, walk, play, eat and explore Corktown. We will have activity hubs set up throughout the neighborhood including: Kids Zone at Harrison/Michigan, Health and Wellness classes at Dean Savage Park, pop up vendors and shopping at Trumbull & Bagley, and more! 

For clean-up volunteers:

If you're interested in volunteering for the community clean up, SIGN UP HERE!

For businesses:

We are inviting YOU to get involved in the festivities that day. This is a celebration of our unique and growing community and we want neighbors and newcomers to have a great experience engaging with and patronizing Detroit's oldest neighborhood. What makes your business special and how can we promote that on Saturday, May 18th? 

Ideas include, but are definitely not limited to:

- drink & food specials, discounted items, etc.

- outdoor activations, balloons and signage

- pop up vendor collaborations, wine or food tasting, live music, etc.

Be creative! Email kelsey@rootstorisedetroit.com to inquire.

For sponsors:

There are also sponsorship opportunities if you're interested in promoting your business through advertising and media for this event! We are just hoping you will join us in creating a special day for visitors and residents to share and celebrate Corktown's unique history, flourishing small business community, & promising future. 

Email kelsey@rootstorisedetroit.com to inquire.

Detroit PAL's 50th Anniversary Celebration Event Overview

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019

Time:

• VIP - 5:00pm

• General Admission - 5:30pm-9:00pm

Location: The Corner Ballpark presented by Adient, the site of historic Tiger Stadium

Ticket Prices:

• VIP - $150

• General Admission

○ Adult - $50

○ Child - $25

Title: A Family Field Day Classic: Celebrating Detroit PAL's 50th Anniversary brought to you by Meijer

Honorary Chairs: Martha F. Ford, Holly and Tom Gores, Kelle and Christopher Ilitch, and Rachel and Nikolai Vitti

Event Chairs: Maria Duey and Jennifer Granger

Website: https://detroitpal.org/50th-anniversary-event/

Hashtag: #getinthegame

EVENT MESSAGING:

PAL’s 50th Anniversary event is a celebration of building character in young kids. Since 1969, PAL has served hundreds of thousands of young people through a variety of athletic, academic, and leadership development programs.

Last year alone, each PAL kid spent an average of 65 hours in one or more of PAL’s programs developing the lifelong character building skills of teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and perseverance!

In celebration of 50 years of service to PAL children this memorable event is raising funds to provide at least an additional 50,000 hours worth of character building opportunity for the future of young children in our community!

Every $5 donated provides one hour of character building opportunity for PAL’s youth!

#getinthegame!

A FAMILY FIELD DAY CLASSIC EXPERIENCE:

An all-star celebration not to be missed, the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Pistons will come together and take over The Corner Ballpark for an evening of family-friendly fun with on-field games. Classic field day games such as sack races, tug-of-war, and inflatable obstacle courses will also fill the field. Guests will also enjoy entertainment from local musicians and modern takes on classic ballpark fare from Detroit’s top chefs and a spectacular fireworks display to close out the evening!