Guests to the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s Winter Around the World event at Robert C. Valade Park the weekend of February 14-16 will be able to experience winter traditions from across the globe, including a Lunar New Year celebration featuring live music, dance performances and a colorful parade.
Presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Winter Around the World will also feature karaoke, food trucks, yo-yo demonstrations, costumed character meet and greets, hands-on crafts, a wellness walk and more.
The free event takes place Friday, February 14 from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, February 15 from 1 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 16 from Noon to 6 p.m. The Lunar New Year celebration takes place on Sunday.
Winter Around the World is part of the Conservancy’s popular Winter at Valade programming presented by Friends of Robert C. Valade Park. Each weekend from January 10 through February 23, visitors can visit Valade Park to experience the magic of winter through a variety of fun and family-friendly things to see and do. The park is located along the Detroit Riverfront at 2670 Atwater Street.
Something for Everyone Every Weekend at Winter at Valade
After Winter Around the World, there will be one more weekend to enjoy Winter at Valade, which features giant outdoor fireplaces, box hockey, curling, board games, as well as seasonal drinks and delicious food from the Valade Shed Bar and Smokey G’s Smokehouse. There’s also the Sled Shed, which is sponsored by Sarah & Charles McClure and features an assortment of sleds for guests to borrow and return. The sledding hill and curling are sponsored by Bosch.
