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BACKGROUND
Nearing 30 years, the Dally in the Alley is aging like fine wine. This festival has expanded to feature a horde of vendors, bands, quality food dishes ranging from lasagna to hummus, an art gallery, a Nintendo games truck, a kid's zone, and a 30-minute chair massage, amongst other attractions.
This pet-friendly festival also welcomed a diverse audience consisting of all shapes and sizes including Asians, Africans, Indians, free spirits, quirky folk and anyone you can think of. It is no surprise to see a man walking his dog with his family, a motley punk crowd, cross dressers, or "macho-looking" motorcycle men. There is something at the festival for everyone.
Almost 30 years ago, the Dally in the Alley got its start as a result of a group of residents fighting to keep WSU from redeveloping their neighborhood.
They threw the annual festival in the alley to pay for court fees to fight their case. Eventually, their case was defeated. However, the show still went on and in 1997, the festival spilled beyond the alley and into the streets.
Toward the end of the festival some residents open their homes, offering house parties and more beer.
MUSIC
Four stages showcase the best the Detroit music scene has to offer. The Forest Stage features an eclectic mix of blues, funk, world music, jazz, soul and rockabilly. The Alley Stage flaunts nitty, gritty rock n' roll from Detroit's indie, punk, and garage rock bands. The Garden Stage has acoustic music, roots rock, soul, Irish, and bluegrass. The Urban Electronica stage features local electronica, urban and hip-hop.
ART
The Dally Gallery will display original works of fine art from local artists including Amy Strong, Chris Fick, Pervis, Hawkins, Katie Regan, Inez Brown, Jeff Witters, Judy Sledge, Felix Charles, Dons, Marty Quiroz, Professor Jose Cuello, Grego!, and many more.
KIDS
The Kids' Fair is fun for both kids and parents who can participate in T-shirt decorating, face-painting and classic games. Children can also create fun-filled motion-themed crafts like airplanes and cars. This year, a new and exciting activity will allow kids to attach messages to helium balloons and let them fly away, high into the sky. The Dally is truly an event for the whole family. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
The Dally in the Alley is a Detroit experience that is not to be missed!
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