Shimmer ON THE RIVER

Celebrating 20 Years of the Detroit Riverfront
Thursday, June 22, 2023  |  5-6PM VIP Reception, 6-9PM Main Event
Robert C. Valade Park  |  2670 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207
 

Celebrate 20 years of transforming the Detroit Riverfront this summer at the Conservancy’s largest annual fundraiser, Shimmer on the River. Hosted on June 22 at Robert C. Valade Park, the 2023 event will commemorate this landmark year and the individuals and organizations who have supported our vision over the last two decades. This unforgettable family affair will be filled with all-ages fun, featuring show-stopping music from the world-famous Prince tribute band, the Purple Xperience, a festive Riverfront Boardwalk lined with summer activities and giveaways, the Delta Dental Adventure Park filled with games, inflatables, and obstacle courses, a strolling dinner from Detroit’s favorite food trucks, and more!

We are proud to announce our 2023 Shimmer Award honorees are James B. and Ann V. Nicholson and Mariam C. Noland and James A. Kelly. A driving force for philanthropy and community leadership, Jim and Ann Nicholson have been leading supporters of the Conservancy since 2008. Mariam Noland and Jim Kelly have been involved with the Conservancy since its inception; Mariam served as an inaugural board member whose vision for connecting greenways to the riverfront inspired the Dequindre Cut, and Jim is a national leader in education with a passion for volunteer advocacy.

Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Transformation on the Detroit Riverfront!

 

Purchase Shimmer Tickets

Join as a Shimmer Sponsor

Make a donation

 

The Conservancy is partnering with A Kid Again to bring guests from their family network for Shimmer on the River. A Kid Again provides Hope, Happiness and Healing to children with life threatening conditions and their families by providing ongoing adventures where families can take a timeout from illness and meet others who are going through similar situations.  

 

Thank you to our Shimmer Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors

Kresge Foundation

Friends of Robert C. Valade Park

 

Shimmer Award Sponsor

Walker-Miller Energy Services 

 

Adventure Park Sponsor

Delta Dental

 

Champions of the Conservancy

Bedrock

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Matt & Karen Cullen

General Motors

MGM Grand Detroit

Piston Group

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy

Visit Detroit

 

Riverwalk Partners

A Kid Again

Atwater Bistro

Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority

Sarah & Charles McClure

SmithGroup

Wolverine Packing Company

 

Shimmer Partners

CCS Fundraising

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Detroit Wayne County Port Authority

Diamond Jack's River Tours

DLZ

Erica & Ralph Gerson

GJC CPAs & Advisors

Goyert-Treadwell Family

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hudson-Webber Foundation

Huntington National Bank

Invest Detroit

JLL

Jim Kelly & Mariam Noland 

Larry & Patti McLaughlin

MI Building & Construction Trades

Operating Engineers Local 324

The Parade Company

Scott & Jill R. Riddle

Sachse Construction

Walter Shapero & Kathleen Straus

Vivian Day & John Stroh

 

In-Kind Partners

Epiphany Studios

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