Daily activities at the 2017 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroit:
American Red Cross Blood Drive
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Monday, Jan. 16 - 2-7:45 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 21 - 2-7:45 p.m.
Contributors may donate from 2 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. in rooms 250 ABC . American Red Cross staff members encourage both walk-ins and/or scheduling appointments at www.redcrossblood.org/give/drive/driveSearch.jsp (Sponsor code: naias)
Cars on Parade
Everyone loves a parade, and this year’s NAIAS will feature a parade of cars, local stars and some special surprises from The Parade Company, organizers of America’s Thanksgiving Parade. During the Public Show — from Jan. 14-22 — the NAIAS will feature a parade on the main show floor at 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily. Each parade will feature a host of ultra-luxury automobiles, local personalities from television, radio and sports, and even some clowns and special props from The Parade Company.
2017 NAIAS Photo Contest
The North American International Auto Show, LLC (“NAIAS”) is offering early entrance to the 2017 NAIAS, at 8 a.m. through Hall C on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 only, for ticket holders with cameras who wish to enter into categories: Best Production Car; Best Concept Car; Most Creative Photo; and Ally “New Car Smell” Exhibit.
Click here for more information about the 2017 NAIAS Photo Contest.
NAIAS Eduction Days
NAIAS Education Days, which will be open to school groups of all ages on Wednesday, Jan. 18 and to Detroit Public School pre-K students in support of Grow Up Great on Thursday, Jan. 19. NAIAS Education Days provide an educational opportunity to learn more about the automotive industry. More than 4,000 area school children attend. Education Days Shell and PNC Grow Up Great.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Information regarding NAIAS Education Day on Wednesday, January 18 can be found at www.naias.com/ned.htm.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
• PNC – NAIAS Education Day partner, PNC will welcome the Grow Up Great students to participate in a number of educational activities, including an Arts and Scraps project. After they finish lunch, the children will be led to the NAIAS show floor where they will participate in a group photo, enjoy a parade with local mascots and take part in hands-on activities throughout several of the exhibits. One of the participating students will be given the opportunity to win a booster seat. All students will then be treated to their very own exclusive book and stuffed animal along with lesson plans to bring NAIAS STREAM education home.
The Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan
Fans of the Detroit Tigers will have the chance to see some of the their favorite players and even Tigers mascot PAWS when the team stops by the Chevrolet Display on Friday, January 20 at 2:45 p.m.
WXYZ Family Day
Family Day returns on Friday, January 20 and features musical performances on the atrium stage, giveaways and a chance to meet your favorite on-air personalities from 7 Action News.