313 Day: Food, sports, music and culture, a look at what Detroit is known for

313 Day: Food, sports, music and culture, a look at what Detroit is known for

Celebrations happened all over Detroit on Thursday for 313 Day, a day recognized across the city due to the date being 3/13. But when you think of Detroit, what is it really known for?Is it a coney dog, the city's sports teams, music or just the culture in general? To find out, I spent the day talking to Detroiters about what they thought the citys signature is.I met up with Jamilah Jackson at The Lip Bar. She says Detroit's signature is a mix o…

313 Day: Detroit Black History

Every year on March 13th, Detroiters come together to celebrate 313 Day, a day dedicated to honoring the city, its people, and its rich culture. The name comes from Detroit’s area code, 313, but it’s more than just a number, its a symbol of pride, resilience, and the deep-rooted history of Black excellence in the city. Detroit has long been a powerhouse of Black culture and history. During the Great Migration, thousands of Black families moved f…

Happy 313 Day! First look at a new taquito spot (and St. Patrick's Day is coming)

Happy 313 Day!Jer here. I know that Detroit's official birthday is July 24, but it seems in recent years the events and energy has been around March 13 — 3/13 — as a welcome ramp-up to the warm season.Beyond our sold-out 313 Day Trivia and Podcast live show at Tocororo tonight, there are a ton of events happening. This list over at the Detroit News will get you set up in case you're looking for something last-minute.🍴 Takitos AF is new in the D…

DETROIT – “313 Day” is an annual celebration honoring the city of Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, and takes place every March 13. This special event is named after the city’s telephone area code, which is 313. The holiday has become an opportunity to […] The post What is 313 Day and why is it celebrated in Detroit? appeared first on Latino Detroit.