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Family fun and exciting entertainment return when the Motown Winter Blast presented by the Ambassador Bridge kicks off at Campus Martius in downtown Detroit, Friday, Feb. 10 - Sunday, Feb. 12.

Festivalgoers will enjoy a lineup of favorite returning attractions and can expect a number of new activities as well. Making a welcome reappearance will be free snowshoeing, dogsledding, and snowmaking.

"The stage is set and we are ready to deliver a high-quality show to downtown Detroit," said Jonathan Witz, event producer. "Today's announcement speaks to the momentum behind this event. With so many community organizations and corporate citizens coming together to help put on the festival this year in spite of economic setbacks, we view our overall situation as nothing but a huge victory for the quality of life and a positive promotion for downtown Detroit and the region."

A diverse array of exciting winter programming is on the schedule, including live entertainment and special interactive events. Supported by a mix of great food and family-centered activities, this year's winter celebration will take place once again in and around Campus Martius Park. The event hours will remain the same as last year: Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.