DETROIT \u2013 Detroiters will celebrate boxing legend Joe Louis this weekend with the city\u2019s first-ever Joe Louis Birthday Celebration — a free, family-friendly event honoring the hometown champion\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n
The celebration is set for Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Joe Louis Greenway\u2019s Warren Trailhead, located at 7242 McDonald St. off W. Warren Avenue on Detroit\u2019s west side.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was a trailblazer. He was a barrier breaker,\u201d said Leona Medley, Executive Director of the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership.<\/p>\n
Joe Louis, remembered not only as a legendary fighter but also as a community advocate and philanthropist, would have turned 112 this week. Medley said the event is meant to bring people together in the same spirit Louis represented.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the perfect time to celebrate the life and legacy of Joe Louis,\u201d Medley said. \u201cOur focus is on connecting community. Bringing them out for fun, for sport, for games, for prizes, food. But also bringing them out for this wonderful man who was a champion, who fought for our country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Organizers say the event will feature a high-energy lineup of activities and experiences for all ages, including:<\/p>\n
Youth boxing and golf activities<\/p>\n
Live music<\/p>\n
Family programs and cultural engagement<\/p>\n
A\u00a0mobile photo museum\u00a0highlighting Joe Louis\u2019 life and impact<\/p>\n
Medley said several community partners are helping bring the interactive celebration to life.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have been able to build such wonderful partnerships with organizations like Autism in the D, Detroit Boxing Gym, First Tee,\u201d she said. \u201cAll of those organizations have come together, really rooted in who Joe Louis is, to create an interactive experience for the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
The birthday celebration also gives residents a chance to explore the expanding Joe Louis Greenway, a 29-mile project that will connect neighborhoods and amenities across four Metro Detroit cities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want you to come out and experience the fun, the enjoyment, the community of the Joe Louis Greenway,\u201d Medley said.<\/p>\n
The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n
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