North American International Auto Show
January
Cobo Conference and Exhibition Center
Website: www.naias.com

Greektown Arts Festival
May
Celebration of music, art and food.
Greektown

Motor City Pride
June
Celebration of Detroit's gay, lesbian and bisexual community.
Website: www.motorcitypride.org

Michigan State Fair
August
The oldest state fair in the USA.
Michigan State Fairground
Website: www.michiganstatefair.com
 
Detroit International Jazz Festival
September
The jazz world's end of summer ritual in the Motor City. 
Labor Day weekend
Website: www.detroitjazzfest.com

Detroit Festival of Arts
September
International arts festival
University Cultural Center and the streets surrounding the cultural attractions near Wayne State University
Website: www.detroitfestival.com

Detroit Freepress/Flagstar Bank Marathon
October
Website: http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com/index.cfm

America's Thanksgiving Parade
November
Woodward Avenue