Photo of the Week: Belle Isle Annual Holiday Stroll

choir members singing holiday songs

Against a backdrop of holiday lights and dozens of brightly colored poinsettias, the joyous sounds of the Deep River Choir filled the Show House at the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory during Belle Isle’s annual Holiday Stroll. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Belle Isle Annual Holiday Stroll

Celebrating the 91st Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit

Animal the drummer Muppet balloon with bright pink hair and big orange nose

What a wonderful way to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday at the 91st Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit, now known as America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

I woke up early this morning to claim my spot on Woodward Avenue, along with thousands of other Michiganders, to watch the annual parade of floats, balloons, clowns, and marching bands. Continue reading Celebrating the 91st Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit

Photo of the Week: Freighter Disappearing into the Morning Fog on the Detroit River

ship traveling on the river as fog appears to engulf it

Early morning fog over the Detroit River made for an impressive view of the Great Lakes freighter Algowood as it disappeared into the fog. It’s always a treat to see Great Lakes freighters on the river! The freighter was traveling downbound from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada to Detroit, Michigan with a load of coal. Yesterday… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Freighter Disappearing into the Morning Fog on the Detroit River