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 2017 TIGERS WINTER CARAVAN READY TO ROLL

Tigers Players, Manager, Coaches, Broadcasters and PAWS to visit fans throughout Michigan

The 2017 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan in partnership with Visit Central Florida, is set for Thursday, January 19 and Friday, January 20, and features an exciting lineup of stops throughout the state of Michigan. Tigers Executive Vice President, Baseball Operations and General Manager Al Avila, Executive Vice President, Business Operations Duane McLean, Vice President, Assistant General Manager David Chadd, Special Assistant to the General Manager Alan Trammell, Manager Brad Ausmus, coaches, players, broadcasters, and Detroit’s favorite mascot PAWS, will take part in a two-day journey across the region, spreading baseball fever to fans of all ages.

“We have an exciting line-up of events scheduled for the Winter Caravan that include celebrations of significant anniversaries within our communities. Year in and year out, the players, manager and coaches have made a commitment to engaging with fans throughout the state of Michigan, and they enjoy seeing the smiles, hearing the cheers, and feeling the passion and outpouring support from fans. It speaks to the impact the Tigers caravan can have for all.” – Tigers Vice President of Public Affairs and Strategic Planning Elaine Lewis. 

The 2017 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan will be making nearly 30 stops throughout the region, including three new destinations. The Metro Bus will visit the Farmington Public Safety Department and Selfridge Air National Guard Base to name a few, while the West Bus will debut at the Michigan State Police Headquarters.

List of public events.

Metro Bus

Thursday, January 19

Detroit Symphony Orchestra                                                                                                                1:05-2:00 p.m.

3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit

  • Al Avila, Executive Vice President, Baseball Operations & General Manager and Tigers players will tour backstage of the orchestra hall and participate in the opening day of Mozart Fest.
  • DSO will highlight the Piano Sonata Marathon during a brief show and tell with a performer and a Tigers player.
  • Tigers to present a framed jersey to the DSO in honor of Mozart’s 261st birthday.
  • Q&A session with Tigers personnel followed by a raffle drawing.
  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Hard Rock Café                                                                                                                                        1:15-2:00 p.m.

45 Monroe St., Detroit

  • Caravan personnel will be celebrity servers.
  • Validated parking in One Campus Martius parking structure.
  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Hockeytown Authentics                                                                                                                       5:15-6:00 p.m.

1845 East Big Beaver Rd., Troy

  • DTI players will take pictures with fans who arrive with canned goods to help feed those struggling with hunger.
  • All canned goods to be donated to the Salvation Army.
  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Clarenceville High School                                                                                                                  5:10-6:10 p.m.

20155 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia

  • Private meet and greet with Dreams Come True Guests, members of the Detroit Tigers Kids Club and Clarenceville High School students and staff.
  • Interactive, energetic event for kids that will include games and raffle.
  • Prizes and face painting.
  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, January 20

North American International Auto Show                                                                                  2:45-3:45 p.m.

One Washington Blvd., Detroit

  • Players participate in daily “Cars on Parade” Auto Show parade.
  • Players participate in a round table question and answer session in the Chevrolet display area.
  • The Men of Mariner’s Inn will be in attendance.
  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WEST BUS

Friday, January 20

Meijer                                                                                                                                                           9:50-10:20 a.m.

746 E 16th St., Holland

  • DTI personnel will surprise and delight shoppers at this Meijer location in Holland, MI.
  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

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