Shimmer ON THE RIVER

June 26, 2025  |  5-6PM VIP Reception, 6-9PM Main Event
Robert C. Valade Park  |  2670 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207
 

Kick off summer in style at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s iconic annual fundraiser, Shimmer on the River. Hosted at Robert C. Valade Park on June 26, this festive evening will be filled with all-ages fun, featuring live musical entertainment, a Riverfront Boardwalk lined with summer activities, a family-friendly Adventure Park, a Kids Dance Party on Valade Beach, delicious food and refreshments, and more! Each adult ticket includes free admission for up to two kids, ages 12 and under.

Your support will ensure the Detroit Riverwalk and associated parks and greenways remain beautiful, safe, accessible world-class gathering places for all. Funds raised will go directly to the ongoing improvement, operations, maintenance, security, and programming of these beloved parks. 

Join us for this unforgettable evening on the Best Riverwalk in the USA!

Join as a Shimmer Sponsor

Purchase Shimmer Tickets

Make a Donation

 

Thank you to our 2025 Shimmer on the River Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Friends of Robert C. Valade Park

 

Youth Activity Sponsor

Delta Dental

 

Champions of the Conservancy

Bedrock

Matt & Karen Cullen

Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority

General Motors

Henry Ford Health System & Bob & Sandy Riney

PVS Chemicals, Inc.

Visit Detroit

 

Riverwalk Partners

Diamond Jack's River Tours

Steven Hamp & Sheila Ford Hamp

Sarah & Chip McClure

SmithGroup

Vivian Day & John Stroh, III

Wolverine Packing Co.

 

Shimmer Partners

Bridgewater Interiors, LLC

Cassie Brenske & Mike Smet

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hudson-Webber Foundation

Operating Engineers 324

Parade Company

Caroline, Scott, & Jill R. Riddle

Ryan & Callie Sullivan

UNITE HERE Local 24

 

In-Kind Sponsors

EXP Photo

Hour Detroit

MetroTimes

WDET