Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Documentary Outdoor Screening

Please join us Wednesday, May 15 at 6pm for the outdoor screening of our new hour-long documentary film Ignore the Noise: The Transformation of the Detroit Riverfront at Valade Park (2670 E. Atwater St.).

Wednesday, May 15

6:O0 p.m. Check in begins

6:30 p.m. Screening

This fascinating hour-long documentary tells the story of how the Detroit Riverfront evolved from industrial, blighted and underused to a vibrant world-class waterfront featuring parks, pathways and greenways.

The story is told from the perspective of the people who played prominent roles in the incredible transformation over the last two decades. Vintage news footage and archival renderings are interspersed with interviews and candid conversations from key people throughout the documentary.

All ages are welcome and the film will take place in the terrace area of Valade Park.
Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase.

Park chairs and seating will be available for the first 50, lawn chairs are welcome.

Free parking for Valade Park is located in the lot at the corner of Chene and Guoin (enter on Guoin). There is additional parking at the Stroh Riverplace Garage and nearby side streets. Please follow all posted parking directional signage and do not park on Atwater Street. Click here for a map of available parking.

Other transportation options include the DDOT Jefferson bus #9 to Chene and walk 3 blocks south towards the river or arrive by MOGO and dock your bike at the Atwater and Joseph Campau station and walk one block west on Atwater. Bike racks are also available at the park.

Thank you to the Huron-Clinton Metroparks for sponsoring this screening of Ignore the Noise.