Jazz on the Ave

Avenue Community Services presents the Annual Jazz on the Ave Customer Appreciation Day Festival to empower, enrich, and elevate businesses on the Historic Avenue of Fashion, America’s Largest Black Business District. DETROIT, MI - The annual Jazz on the Ave Customer Appreciation Day Festival will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, on Livernois Avenue between 8 Mile Rd and W McNichols Rd between the hours of 11 AM and 7 PM. Jazz on the Ave is an annual event held on the Historic Avenue of Fashion that uses the historic corridor as a stage to celebrate and uplift Black and local businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists who speak to the cultural legacy of the city of Detroit, and to promote economic empowerment. This year’s festival will feature the Livernois Classic Car Gathering, fashion shows, live performances by local artists such as Lord Yancyy and Deblon Jackson, family activities, specialty vendors, entertainment by Fast Freddy, and new to the event this year is a parade powered in part by our very own Detroit Parade Company. This year, the event also welcomes organizations and programs such as Urban City Cowboy, the Charles H. Wright Museum, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s, Detroit Harmony. *Check out the event map and schedule on our website for more information on happenings during Jazz on the Ave! Jazz on the Ave is more than just a musical event; it is a celebration of our community’s heritage and a demonstration of support for black-owned businesses. The event aims to foster a sense of community, boost traffic to the corridor, and highlight the economic contributions of these businesses to the Historic Livernois Avenue of Fashion, America’s Largest Black Business District. Jazz on the Ave is free to the public and festival-goers can register ahead of time to enjoy special discounts from select participating businesses. ABOUT AVENUE COMMUNITY SERVICES Avenue Community Services (ACS), under the leadership of long-time Avenue of Fashion business and property owner, Collette Williams, is a 501(c)3 organization that leverages its resources to curate programming for the Avenue of Fashion corridor that advocates for the longevity of the existing businesses, attracts new business and development, increases and retains foot traffic, and engages the surrounding community. Among its pillars are Advocacy, Development, and Charity. “Having been a business and property owner on the Avenue of Fashion for nearly 40 years, I’ve witnessed our community’s journey through its highs and lows,” said Collette Williams, President of Avenue Community Services. “Hosting events such as Jazz on the Ave is our way of celebrating the resilience and creativity of our local black-owned businesses. This event is about more than music and festivities; it’s about fostering economic empowerment and unity within our community. I can’t wait to share this special day with all of you.” We invite everyone to join us for this special event. Jazz on the Ave is proud to have the support of organizations such as University Commonwealth, The Parade Company, Live6 Alliance, Costco Wholesale, Meijer, Detroit Family Home LLC, and the backing of District 2 Council Member Angela Whitfield Calloway. There’s still time to get involved! Businesses and organizations are invited to become sponsors, parade participants are welcome to showcase their spirit, and volunteers are encouraged to contribute their time and enthusiasm. Support from our community will ensure the success of this memorable event. Get involved today and be a part of this vibrant celebration on the Avenue of Fashion. Mark your calendars for August 3, 2024, and come out to enjoy a day of exceptional music and community spirit. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, visit our website at www.jazzontheave2024.com or contact us at [email protected] or (313) 355-3785. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and use the hashtag #JazzOnTheAve to share your experience. Please email the Avenue Community Services team with inquiries or for interview requests.

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