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Highland Park council gives tentative OK to Michigan Week parade on Woodward, with MDOT and permit conditions
Summary
Council gave tentative approval to move the Michigan Week parade to Woodward Avenue for 2026, but required MDOT confirmation, permit filings and detailed logistics (police, DPW, engineering, business/resident outreach) before a final permit is issued.
The Highland Park City Council on March 2 voted to give tentative approval for the Michigan Week parade to move to Woodward Avenue in 2026, but attached several conditions requiring further logistics work and approvals.
Council President Thomas said the council wanted ‘‘a mountain of evidence’’ before issuing a final permit and stressed the need to protect public safety and mobility. The council inserted ‘‘tentative’’ language into the resolution and required organizers to return with MDOT concurrence, permit applications,…
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