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Mark your Calendars: Celebrate 517 Day and Best of Lansing in Downtown Lansing

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517 Day 2024 will be a two-day celebration of what is great about the 517 in Lansing, Michigan. This event is organized by a collective of local businesses and cultural organizations and features an all-day lineup of local talent and activities. 517 Day is a chance to come together and appreciate the unique culture of Lansing through music, art, vendors, and fun.
Bring your friends and family to this one-of-a-kind event and enjoy Lansing’s sights, sounds, and tastes. Experience the culture of the 517 and see why Lansing is the place to be! https://www.517day.com/


FRIDAY 5.17.2024 | LANSING SHUFFLE

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Come celebrate the art, food, and music of the 517 at Lansing Shuffle located at 325 Riverfront Dr. Performers include Corzo Effect, the School of Rock and DJ Metro Melik.

SATURDAY 5.18.2024  | State Capitol Lawn and throughout Downtown Lansing

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Celebrate the Best of Lansing event with Lansing 5:01, Metro Melik and DLI in Downtown Lansing on Saturday, May 18. Attendees will find everything from artists and creatives to retail shops and restaurants, the influencers, changemakers, and creators that make this community so unique. If you truly #LoveLansing, The BEST OF LANSING is the ultimate celebration for you – fun, community, and so much more located in Downtown Lansing at the Michigan Capitol and throughout Michigan’s Downtown on Capital Ave., Washington Sq., and portions of Michigan Ave.

This FREE event transforms Downtown Lansing into a playground for people of all ages with larger-than-life inflatables and obstacle courses on the Capitol Lawn, over 100 vendors featuring Lansing’s finest creations, and showcasing the Lansing City Pulse’s Top of the Town winners.

Gather your friends and family, and join us for a weekend full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. For more information, visit https://downtownlansing.org/events/517-day-weekend-best-lansing-festival-day-two/sat-may-18-2024-11am-7pm 

Lansing Restaurant Week: Lansing Foodies unite for the ultimate self-guided tour of the region’s dining scene, MAY 10-17, as participating restaurants offer a mouthwatering creation, all for an unbeatable price of just $7! Some of your favorite Downtown businesses participating such as Midtown Brewing, Batter Up Bistro, Tatse, Sweet Encounters and even the Peanut Shop are participating, along with businesses across the city and region! Learn more on the event site.

517 Day 2024 will be a two-day celebration of what is great about the 517 in Lansing, Michigan.