AUGUST 2, 2025 | 11AM - 7PM
ATTENDEES
10,000+
IMPACT
∞
BUSINESSES
200+
Jazz on the Ave is a celebration of Detroit's cultural legacy! Join us on the Avenue of Fashion for live music, food, vendors, classic cars, and family fun. Experience the heart of Detroit and support local businesses and artists. Don't miss the parade starting at 4PM featuring the DPD Mounted Unit, Detroit’s All-City Marching Band, Urban City Cowboy, Majik Touch Dance Company, Classic Cars, and more! See you there!
HAPPENING AT JAZZ ON THE AVE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING AVENUE OF FASHION BUSINESSES. THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS HELP TO GENERATE FOOT TRAFFIC AND MAKE JAZZ ON THE AVE A SUCCESS!
Support the Avenue of Fashion
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Strengthen Black Businesses
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Support the Avenue of Fashion 〰️ Strengthen Black Businesses 〰️
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
The Historic Avenue of Fashion | America’s Largest Black Business District
African Nubian Queen Hair Braiding
Black Ethos
Braided Glam
C.Grantston Bullard Design Studio
ConverZations Banquet & Event Center
Cuts Like a Girl
J B Food Mart
Joyce’s Sunset Room Beauty Salon
Krispy Addicts Clothing Boutique
Lavish Hair and Beauty Salon
Loose Massage Therapy Plus
Luxe Hair Studio
FAQs
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At Jazz on the Ave, you can expect a vibrant celebration of Detroit's cultural legacy. Enjoy live music performances, delicious food, artisan vendors, classic cars, fashion shows, family activities, and much more along the 2-mile stretch of Livernois Avenue between 8 Mile and McNichols roads.
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Admission to Jazz on the Ave is typically free, but some activities or vendors may have associated costs. Be sure to check specific event details for any ticketed activities.
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Absolutely! Jazz on the Ave is a family-friendly event with activities for all ages. From live music to family-friendly entertainment and activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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Yes! Jazz on the Ave proudly showcases and supports Black and local businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists. Explore the many storefronts along Livernois Avenue and shop from a diverse array of vendors offering unique goods and services.
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Festival Goers, street parking is available North of Pembroke and South of Pickford. Parking is also available at the lot at Livernois and Pembroke.
STREET CLOSURES will occur along Livernois from Pembroke to Pickford between the hours of 2:30PM until parade end.
Business owners, residents, and festival-goers please be advised that vehicles still parked within the parade boundary after 2:30PM will need to be moved off of the street or risk being towed. Please do not park on residential streets.
We encourage you to park outside of the parade boundaries so that you don’t miss out!
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We welcome performers and vendors who align with the spirit of Jazz on the Ave. See below to sign up your organization.
Become a Volunteer!
Enlist Your Organization's Participation!
Interested in Becoming a SPONSOR?