Monroe Street Midway Kicks Off New Programming!
The Monroe Street Midway announces a series of upcoming events with the University of Michigan Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Experience (UMAISE), a special Juneteenth celebration, and FREE, family-friendly events beginning the week of June 19th.
WHAT: University of Michigan Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Experience (UMAISE) at the Monroe Street Midway
HIGHLIGHTS: Join us for a series of FREE, adaptive and inclusive activities hosted by UMAISE at the Midway! UMAISE is an adaptive sports program based out of the University of Michigan Health (Michigan Medicine) that provides inclusive sports & recreational programs throughout the state of Michigan, and together, we invite you to join us for three days of adaptive sports and many other amazing things for adults and children of all ages! Programming includes:
• Slalom Obstacle Course
• Yoga
• Pickle Ball
• Martial Arts Lessons
• 2v2 Basketball Tournaments
• Knockout Basketball
More information on UMAISE’s programming can be found HERE.
* Detroit Disability Power will also be on-site to provide free resources to the community, and UMAISE will provide adaptive sports equipment for children and adults on-site.
WHEN: Thursday, June 29: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday, July 28: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 24: 2:00pm – 7:00 pm
WHAT: Juneteenth Celebration at the Monroe Street Midway
HIGHLIGHTS: Commemorate Juneteenth in downtown Detroit at the Midway with a selection of FREE and family-friendly program offerings, including:
Live poetry performances by Joel Fluent Greene Presents: The Poets of Detroit
African Dance and Drum performances by the Omowale Cultural Society
Bookstore popup & giveaways in partnership with Source Booksellers
Live performances form the Detroit Youth Choir
FREE Roller Skating
Basketball
Special guest appearances by One Mike Detroit/Oooh Wee, It Is! and DJ Nick Speed
Detroit Hustle Line Lessons
WHEN: Monday, June 19 from 12:00 – 9:00 pm
For additional details such as daily hours of operation and a complete lineup of activations and special events – including fitness and the upcoming Dino Days -- please visit DeckedoutDetroit.com and follow @DeckedOutDet on Instagram and Facebook.
WHERE: 32 Monroe St., Detroit, MI 48226
CONTACT: For media inquiries including interviews, photos and b-roll requests, please email: tomgoulding@bedrockdetroit.com
