Highland Park’s Annual Michigan Week Parade & Car Show Takes Place This Saturday, May 18th

Highland Park-based Parker Pride Foundation, in partnership with the city of Highland Park, will host its annual Michigan Week Parade and Car Show on Saturday, May 18, from 12-4 p.m. “The spectacular parade will start at the intersection of Tuxedo Ave. and Hamilton Street in Highland Park,” said Sydney Spight, founder and CEO of Parker Pride Foundation. “The exciting procession will wind its way through the heart of our community in celebration of unity, culture, and fun. Marching bands, floats, and community groups will parade through our streets.” Spight added that the parade will ultimately reach its grand destination at the storied Reggie McKenzie Field, located at 10 Pitkin St. in Highland Park. At McKenzie Field, named for Highland Parker Reggie McKenzie, a gridiron star guard with the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks from 1972 to 1984, Spight said there will be fun-filled games, activities, music, food, and more for adults and families with children of all ages. An impressive lineup of automobiles will also be on display at McKenzie Field, showcasing vehicles ranging from classics to cutting-edge models. “It’s only natural that we have this car show to celebrate Michigan Week in Highland Park,” Spight said. “After all, Highland...