The City of Detroit embraces its identity with full force each year on March 13 known affectionately as 313 Day. It's a nod to the area's iconic telephone code and proves to be a day when local pride reaches its zenith. Restaurants, shops, and cultural institutions across the city offer deals and host events as a celebration of the Motor City's enduring spirit, according to The Detroit News.
One of the attractions for the day includes the 313 Day celebration at Atwater Brewery, where Detroit's music legacy is paired with the local brew for $3.13, starting from 11 a.m. Over at the Detroit Historical Museum, the festivities become educational with free admission and programing that pays homage to Women's History Month, as reported by WXYZ. The evening is set out to include a presentation by Mockery Founder Karlyta Williams and a program on the women who have shaped Detroit's history.
For sports fans, the Detroit Pistons are joining the fun with a 313 Day celebration of their own. In collaboration with Wingstop, they're giving away 200 special edition shirts at the Wingstop restaurant on East Jefferson Avenue. This exclusive piece, designed by Engineered by Dre, starts its giveaway at 3:13 p.m., with no lineups before 2 p.m., CBS News reports. At Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons will battle it out against the Washington Wizards, offering pre-game entertainment, special merchandise, and interactive fan moments.
Meanwhile, McDonald's is tempting taste buds with a 313 Day Meal – featuring local delicacies such as a Double Filet-O-Fish and a Vernors Boston Cooler, a ginger ale-based treat unique to Detroit. The first 40 customers who order this combo after breakfast hours at participating locations will receive a special design long-sleeved T-shirt, a collaboration with Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design. The distinctive design was crafted by former student Ameera Haynes, according to CBS News.
Detroit's own Baker's Keyboard Lounge is also intertwining Women's History Month with 313 Day, hosting a networking event focused on women's achievements through storytelling and dialogue. The event, detailed by The Detroit News, is set to foster community connections from 6 to 8 p.m. Another culinary highlight can be found at Mezcal Mexican Restaurant, where $3.13 margaritas will be poured throughout the day to add some festive spirits to the mix.
On the cultural front, the Detroit Artist Market takes center stage at the Detroit Shipping Company, showcasing local talent and creativity in the city's eclectic art scene. WXYZ mentions the all-day event as a nexus for celebrating Detroit's vibrant artistic community. For those seeking an audible treat, there's a 313 Day audio journey provided by the Masonic Temple, with a curated selection of local music acts taking the historic venue by storm over two days.
