The Comerica Tastefest is an annual five-day street festival that occurs around Independence Day weekend in the New Center district of Detroit. The name is derived from the large gathering of restaurants and caterers that make and sell condensed versions of their menus to the 500,000 people that attend each year. These fireworks over the Washington Monument are typical of Fourth of July celebrations This page is about the American holiday. ... The New Center is a commercial district of Detroit, Michigan located approximately three miles (4. ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded  -Incorporated July 24, 1701 1816  County Wayne County Mayor...

Detroit-based musicians are also encouraged to participate, as there are several musical stages available depending on the band or artist's genre of music. Local businesses are also seen hawking their wares along the streets.

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