What does 313 Day mean to you? The crowds are ROARing so loud that you can’t hear for the next couple of days? The Detroit Lions blue painted all around Ford Field with die-hard Detroit Lions fans’ faces showing all sorts of emoji emotions? This is what ONE PRIDE and 313 DAY is all about! Are you ready DETROIT MOMS, once again, to show pride in our city on 313 Day?
To be honest, I never had a number from the 313 area code. However, I did play, got my higher education, and worked in the 313. So, I spent most of my young adulthood galavanting around (as my parents would say) in Detroit. I love the city! I remember when I was a kid calling my mom, who worked at a hospital in Detroit for over 30 years, on the phone almost every shift, saying “Hi, it’s me again . . . can I speak to Luchie?” The number is still ingrained in my ol’ brain: 313.966.4450!
All of us here in the Metro Detroit area have had many stories (some crazy) and memories and still either live, work, or have some special place we call home in the 313. On March 13, us Detroiters will celebrate the best we can! And if you need a few ideas, you know we’ve got you covered. Here are some great family events to check out for 313 Day!
313 Day Celebration
The Local 4 team, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and Raise the Flag together have packed this day full of fun for all ages!
When: March 13 (313 Day), from 3:13-7:00 p.m.
Where: 2670 Atwater St. Detroit, MI 48207 (Robert C. Valade Park)
What to expect: Music, comedy, trivia, and more
The best thing about this event is that it’s completely FREE and family-friendly. What better way is there to celebrate this great city than by enjoying the spectacular views of the Detroit River and all of the new developments such as the Southwest Greenway, which connects Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park with the Michigan Central Mobility Innovation District, and is a key part of the 27.5 mile Joe Louis Greenway!
Detroit vs. Everybody Pop-Up
Tommey Walker of Detroit vs. Everybody is celebrating 313 Day by showcasing a pop-up exhibit of garments, accessories, and art at the Detroit Historical Museum and it’s FREE!
When: March 13, at 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Where: Detroit Historical Museum (5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit MI 48202)
What to expect: Enjoy the rich heritage of Detroit by walking through the ol’ streets of Detroit and explore vignettes curated by Walker and the Detroit vs. Everybody team around the museum, highlighting each crevice of Detroit’s history and how the 313 was back in the day. Tell all your friends and family and have a great time down memory lane while taking great photos for the ‘gram!
The museum with Detroit vs. Everybody is such a natural collab as the brand “embodies the pride and unapologetic spirit of our beloved Detroit!” So grab your boos and your DvE shirts and have fun!
Mister Dips at the Shinola Hotel
At the Shinola Hotel, Mister Dips will be serving menu items for $3.13. Let’s get down in the D with Mister Dips on 313 Day!
When: On March 13 from 12:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: Mister Dips (19 East Grand River Detroit, MI 48226; in Parker’s Alley adjoining the Shinola Hotel)
What to expect: Burgers, ice cream, fries, and more for only $3.13. A Detroit kid’s dream dinner!
This sounds like a perfect meal for the whole family to enjoy while enjoying the downtown feels with our ONE PRIDE community and family! Make sure to take a walk through the gorgeous Shinola Hotel after your delicious treats. The hotel will make you feel like the royal family you are!
Whether you celebrate 313 Day at one of these fantabulous events, or at your humble abode, being grateful for the D-lightful city we live in; spend it with the people you love the most!
