Step into a world of vibrant culture and upbeat music with the annual African-American Downtown Festival in Ann Arbor. A full-day event featuring live music, vendors, street performers and more, this cultural heritage festival is fun for the whole family. Taking place in what was the heart of the African-American business district during the mid-20th century, this festival will electrify the crowds with performers including Carl Carlton, known for such hits as “Everlasting Love” and “Bad Mama Jama.” Fill up on assorted ethnic foods and pay homage to the plaque commemorating Lucille Hall-Porter who founded the festival. 9am-8pm. Saturday, June 3. Downtown, E. Ann and Main St., Ann Arbor, MI. 734-485-8889.
Ann Arbor’s annual African-American Downtown Festival is back
Step into a world of vibrant culture and upbeat music with the annual African-American Downtown Festival in Ann Arbor. A full-day event featuring live music, vendors, street performers and more, this cultural heritage festival is fun for the whole family. Taking place in what was the heart of the African-American business district during the mid-20th century, this festival will electrify the crowds with performers including Carl Carlton, known for such hits as “Everlasting Love” and “Bad Mama Jama.” Fill up on assorted ethnic foods and pay homage to the plaque commemorating Lucille Hall-Porter who founded the festival. 9am-8pm. Saturday, June 3. Downtown, E. Ann and Main St., Ann Arbor, MI. 734-485-8889.
