Articles tagged:Riverside Park

Posted: Wed Jun 29 10:33 a.m. by Lee Higgins Crime and courts reporter
Ypsilanti drowning victim was trying to retrieve child's shoe

A man who drowned Tuesday in the Huron River as he swam out to retrieve a child's shoe has been identified as 29-year-old Tirail Antquan Martin, Ypsilanti police said.

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Posted: Tue Jul 6 5:55 a.m. by Roger LeLievre AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist
Fans, tribute artists gathering in Ypsilanti for annual Michigan Elvisfest

If you think you see Elvis Presley wandering around town this week, don’t get all shook up. You’re probably just seeing one of several tribute artists taking part in the 11th annual Michigan Elvisfest. The event runs Friday and Saturday at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. Organizers say it is one ...

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Posted: Sat Aug 29 8:40 p.m. by Ann Dwyer
Ypsilanti Fire Truck Muster lets engine owners strut their stuff

It's no secret that kids like fire engines, and Saturday's Ypsilanti Fire Truck Muster certainly pleased the young set, but it was just as much fun for those who got to show off their prized possessions. “I like bringing the truck to show and talking to people…You get little stories ...

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Posted: Sun Aug 2 8:21 p.m. by Melanie Maxwell Staff Photographer

Check out an audio slideshow of the 34th annual Band Organ Rally in Ypsilanti's Riverside Park over the weekend. For background, the Ypsilanti Citizen had a story on the event Friday.

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Posted: Wed Jul 29 10:17 a.m. by Will Stewart AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist

A group of unconventional musicians is getting ready to crank out the tunes at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. Literally. More than a dozen owners of antique band organs are making their way to the park for the 34th annual Mid-American Band Organ Rally, which takes place on Friday and Saturday.

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Posted: Sat Jul 25 5:28 p.m. by Diane Brandt AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist
Beer Festival attracts thousands to Riverside Park in Ypsilanti

Long lines form as enthusiasts wait to get into the Summer Beer Festival on Saturday. (Photos by Robert Ramey)Phil Campbell of Ypsilanti is philosophical about what he drinks. "In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is strength, and in water there is bacteria,” said the 45-year-old Campbell. With 70 ...

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