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Funeral service for Rosa Parks is held in Detroit
After laying in repose in Montgomery, Washington D.C. and Detroit, the funeral service for civil rights activist, Rosa Parks, was held at the Greater Grace Temple Church in Detroit on this day in 2005. It lasted seven hours, after which the Michigan National Guard laid the U.S. flag over the casket and carried it to a horse-drawn hearse
Michigan Festival and Events Association Convention
Blue Water Convention Center 800 Harker St,, Port HuronMembers of the Michigan tourism and event planning industries gather for professional development and networking on how to manage and grow events. The convention features over 25 educational workshops, as well as showcases and opportunities to mingle and have fun.