DETROIT, Aug. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy
Beacon Park Foundation and the Downtown Detroit Partnership are
pleased to announce the 2018 fall schedule of free events for
Beacon Park, which is located at the corner of Grand River and Cass
Ave. in Detroit. Visitors of all
ages are invited to enjoy everything the season has to offer
beginning in September.
The 4th Annual Parktoberfest returns to Downtown Detroit Sept.
21 – 23 with three full days of free activities and
entertainment hosted by Beacon Park. The German-style festival will
feature the Big Biergarten Tent, an impressive selection of craft,
seasonal and Oktoberfest biers, ceremonial and specialty keg
tappings, traditional German sausages, pretzels and other
fall-inspired food. In addition, there will be live music, kids
activities, traditional dance and stein-hoisting and keg
lifting competitions.
The return of Detroit Lions Tailgate Parties welcomes
football fans of all ages to enjoy music, lawn games, signature
drinks from Lumen, ticket giveaways, tailgate fare for purchase and
games live-streamed on the big screen under the comfort of a tent.
The party kicks off two hours prior to the following home
games:
Monday,
Sept. 10 Lions vs. NY Jets, 5 p.m. to
10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 23 Lions vs. New
England Patriots, 6 p.m. to midnight
Sunday, Oct. 28 Lions vs. Seattle
Seahawks, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 18 Lions vs. Carolina
Panthers, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 2 Lions vs. LA
Rams, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you can't score tickets to Michigan's most exciting sports rivalry, then
head to Beacon Park for the Big Game Detroit Rally and
Tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 20
(time to be announced) to watch the University
of Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans game on
the big screen. Also, enjoy a Spartan vs. Wolverine cornhole
tournament, music, games, ticket giveaways, plus food and drinks
for purchase.
Bring the little ones in costume to Beacon Park's free
Halloween Family Fun Day on Saturday,
Oct. 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
for a howling good time complete with trick and treating, face
painting, inflatables, make and take activities, cider and donuts,
music and more.
"We're excited to bring a well-rounded mix of events this fall
to Beacon Park," said Nancy Moody,
DTE Energy vice president of Public Affairs. "We welcome autumn,
along with the visitors to the park, with seasonal fun, free events
for everyone while adding to the diverse programs that Downtown Detroit has to offer."
For more information on Beacon Park and a complete schedule of
events, visit DTEBeaconPark.com.
About Beacon Park
Beacon Park, located at Grand
River and Cass Avenue, was developed by DTE Energy (NYSE:
DTE) as both a programmed public space and a catalyst for
growth in west central downtown. The park hosts hundreds of events
annually, from headliner concerts to family fun days and fitness
boot camps. Programming for the park is underwritten by the DTE
Beacon Park Foundation. Visit DTEBeaconPark.com for a full list of
events.
About Downtown Detroit Partnership
Downtown Detroit
Partnership strengthens and supports Downtown Detroit through strategic initiatives
and programs. DDP convenes business, philanthropic, and government
partners to create a vibrant, resilient urban core for Detroit and the surrounding community. DDP is
responsible for programming, managing and operating several of
Downtown Detroit's parks and
public spaces. For more information, visit downtowndetroit.org.
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