What is included with my ticket?
Main Event Tickets include unlimited access to Detroit’s top food trucks, refreshments, live entertainment from the Larry Lee & Back in the Day Band and The Reason You Came, and activities for all ages at the Adventure Park and Riverfront Boardwalk. Tickets also include free admission for up to two children twelve-and-under. VIP Tickets include all Main Event benefits as well as access to the exclusive VIP Reception including the Shimmer Award presentation.
What activities will there be this year?
Find tons of fun for all ages at our activity spaces! This year Shimmer on the River features an Adventure Park sponsored by Delta Dental, a Riverfront Boardwalk, and a Kids Hula Hoop & Dance Party. At the Adventure Park, you can explore a rock wall, an inflatable obstacle course, a giant dart board, zap a mole, and three hole mini golf! For guests wanting to enjoy the riverfront from a new perspective, the night will conclude with a sunset cruise with Diamond Jack's River Tours.
On the Boardwalk, you can play carnival games to win special riverfront prizes, pose for a commemorative 360 photo opp, and craft your own message in a bottle. With lawn games, musical entertainment, and a s’mores station at the grill, there is something for everyone.
Is Shimmer a family-friendly event?
Yes! Entertainment and activities will be fun for all ages. Each event ticket comes with free admission for up to two children twelve-and-under, so be sure to bring them along for an evening of celebration.
What is the fundraiser in support of?
Shimmer on the River raises essential funds to support the ongoing maintenance and operations that keep the Detroit Riverfront a safe, clean, and beautiful oasis for all citizens of Detroit.
Questions?
Contact us at events@detroitriverfront.org