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2013 Guide to Memorial Day Weekend in Detroit

The Gateway to Summer

A three-day weekend and warm(er) weather means we'll be heading outside over Memorial-Day Weekend in Detroit. As we anticipate summer, here are just a few ideas of how to spend the holiday weekend:

Events:

Movement: Detroit's Electronic Music Festival

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When: 5/25/13 through 5/27/13
Where: Hart Plaza, downtown Detroit

Detroit's Electronic Music Festival is now in its 14th year. Movement 2013 presents more than 100 artists from all over the world. The lineup includes 16 Bit Lolitas, Ben Klock b2b Marcel Dettman, Corbin Davis, Deastro - live, Mala, Moodymann, Sandoz with Marcus Flow, Silent Service, Terrence Parker, and Truncate. Weekend passes start at $80.

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Other Things to Do:

Soak Up Some Warm Weather

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Memorial Day Weekend in Metro Detroit typically has warm temperatures and mild weather -- we usually save those hot, humid days for later in the summer. Keep in mind, however, that it's Michigan, so anything is possible. While temperatures may be balmy and the sun is more likely than not over the weekend, cloudy and stormy days are a real possibility. In fact, June is the height of tornado season in the state.

Take in a Baseball Game

Baseball is the name of the game over Memorial Day Weekend. Comerica hosts the Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins on Thursday (5/23), Friday (5/24), Saturday (5/25), and Sunday (5/26).

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Spend Some Time in Your Yard or Garden

One of several trails within Matthaei Botanical Gardens

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Finally, some time to spend doing yard work and spring planting. Of course, you can spend time in your garden or maybe go bigger and tour one of the Detroit area's many public gardens.

Head to a Park or Beach

As might be expected, the Great "Lakes" State has plenty of swimming and beach opportunity. Your Guide to Metro-Detroit Beaches and Parks includes crowd information, boat rental availability, general descriptions and other amenity information. For a calendar of park activities/events, check out the following:

State Parks in the Metro-Detroit area include Maybury State Park in Northville, Seven Lakes State Park in Fenton, Dodge #4 State Park in Waterford, and Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township.
Huron-Clinton MetroParks in and around Metro Detroit, including Metro Beach near Mt. Clemens and Kensington in Brighton.