Summer in Detroit is in full swing. Yachts race on the Detroit River.
Fireworks light up the sky. Every week, streets swell with festivals,
fairs, music and more.
This week, photographer Dave Krieger delivers slices of summer in the city from three recent events.
• The Freedom Festival fireworks lit up the sky.
Spectators took them in from Hart Plaza, Belle Isle, Eastern Market and all over downtown. Special thanks to
Miller Canfield for the invitation to
their rooftop at 150 West Jefferson for a spectacular view.
• Second, Comerica's
Tastefest brought music of all kinds — from Common to Blanche — to
New Center, as well as a host of Detroit restaurants sampling their food.
It may be the best block party in the city.
• Finally, a great place to spend summer days is at 91-year-old
Bayview Yacht Club in Jefferson East. The club hosted a Riverfest
Regatta recently, with three days of racing from 300 youth competitors.
Bayview features weekly yacht racing, sailing lessons for young and
old, social outings and more. It's also the host of the Mackinac
Race.
Click here to see Krieger's Summer in the City photo essay.
Bayview Regatta Photo by Jackson Krieger
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