There’s no better place to experience winter celebrations from around the globe than on Detroit’s international riverfront. Join us for Winter Around the World Weekend, presented by Visit Detroit – Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30 at Robert C. Valade Park. Winter Around the World will feature a variety of Detroit-based food trucks, salsa dancing, a Lunar New Year Celebration presented by the Michigan Taiwanese American Organization, a special parade of nations for little ones, and more. All weekend long there will be live music showcasing a variety of styles and genres by Detroit artists.
Grab your friends and make a team to compete in the Detroit Riverfront Winter Olympics! Register now through Come Play Detroit. Games range from curling to fowling and other outdoor fun!
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Friday, January 28th – Latin Night
4-9pm: Real Taco Express Food Truck
4-4:45pm: Ammy Ammorette Trio
5:15-6pm: El Duo Escobar
6-7pm: Free Salsa Class with Mambo Marci
6-9pm: DJ Cisco Latin Dance Party
Saturday, January 29th – Parade of Nations
12-9pm: International Food Trucks
12-3pm: Create your own Flag Craft
1-1:30pm: International Parade Around Valade
1:30-2:30pm: Lunar New Year Celebration
1:30-9pm: Live World Music
2:30-3pm: The Eagle Spirit Dancers
3-6pm: Come Play Detroit Winter Olympics
3:30-4:30pm: Ara Topouzian
5-6pm: Uprizin
6:30-7:30pm: Sean Blackman
8-9pm: Roots Vibrations
Sunday, January 30th
12pm: The Tropical Wahenies Hawaiian Dance
12-7pm: International Food Trucks
12-7pm: Curling and Box Hockey
12-3pm: Decorate an Olympic Medal Craft
1-1:30pm: International Parade Around Valade
1:30-6pm: Live World Music
1:30-2:15pm: Desert Island Band
2:45-3:30pm: Bossa Fresca Trio
4-4:45pm: Aaron Bravesoul Parrott
5:15-6pm: Maraj Virtuouso & Friends