VIP Reception: 5:00pm -6:00 pm
Main Event: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Featuring a Riverfront Boardwalk filled with summer activities, a family-friendly Adventure Park, a lineup of Detroit’s favorite food trucks, riverfront themed prizes, a performance from the Shadows of the 60s, and more!
Ticketing
To cut back on wait times, guests will be mailed their wristbands to use as entry to the event. These will arrive within two weeks of the event to the mailing address used when purchasing tickets. If you purchased your ticket(s) after 5/27, your wristbands will be under your name at Will Call. If you would like to make alternate arrangements for your wristbands, please contact us at events@detroitriverfront.org.
Parking
There will be free self-parking for guests at the Chene Lot located at the intersection of Chene Street and Atwater Street, entering off of Chene. The parking lot is located across the street from Robert C. Valade Park, where Shimmer will be taking place.
Location
Shimmer on the River is located at Robert C. Valade Park 2670 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207.
Attire
Dress for the evening is cocktail attire. The event is rain or shine, so be sure to dress for an evening outdoors.
Health & Safety Protocol
The health and safety of our guests, volunteers, and staff is our top priority. Please stay home if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Guests are encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands frequently and to respect the comfort levels of those around them while at the event.