This cross-border festival was started in 1959 when Detroit and its Canadian neighbor, the city of Windsor on the other side of the Detroit River, decided to join forces to celebrate Independence Day and Canada Day. Today most of the carnival events take place on the Windsor side of the river, but Detroit still offers several parties and organizes the spectacular fireworks display, billed as the largest in north America, that is the centerpiece highlight of the entire festival. Another popular event is the cross-river tug of war between teams from each city.
Region/City Name:
Detroit
Event Date:
June 24, 2011 - June 26, 2011
Venue:
Hart Plaza, Detroit and Dieppe Park, Windsor, Ontario
Date Text:
24 - 26 June 2011
Website:
www.detroitriverdays.com
