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It's amazing how easy it is to live in the city and take for granted all it has to offer or forget to take advantage of it's resources. I've compiled my list of the Top 10 things that every local resident must partake in, in this lifetime! These are the must-see's, the absolute necessities. How many have you already done ?

1) Marshall Field's Target Fireworks

Previously the International Freedom Festival Fireworks, the fireworks are set off above the Detroit River between Windsor, Canada and riverfront Detroit. Annually, the fireworks draw a million visitors and are one of the largest displays in the country.

2) America's Thanksgiving Day Parade

America's Thanksgiving Parade® in Detroit made its first march down Woodward Avenue in 1924.Throughout the years, new traditions have begun, including the annual Turkey Trot, Michigan's largest 10k run, and Hob Nobble Gobble®, a one-of-a- kind, black-tie fundraiser to support America's Thanksgiving Parade®.

3) Tiger's Game

Baseball is an American tradition and the new Comerica park makes ballgames even more enjoyable for the entire family. Peanuts and Hot Dogs, anyone?

4) North American International Auto Show

The Auto Show makes it's appearance at the beginning of every year and also debuts more new and concept cars than any other auto show in the world. Living in the automotive capital of the world, it is practically a sin to not visit the Auto Show at least once in your lifetime!

5) Eastern Market

This open-air farmers market is over 160 years old, declared a historic area in 1977. The experience of shopping at Eastern Market can not be compared with anything else. You will never see such a wide variety of locally grown and made products and produce in one open area in your life!

6) Greektown

Greektown is a one-of-a-kind experience. Between the shopping at Trapper's Alley to the flaming cheese at any number of Greek restaurants, you will walk the streets with the distinct feeling of what life might have been like for Greek immigrants to Detroit long ago!

7) Red Wings

Hey, hey, Hockeytown! With the number of times the Stanley Cup has found it's home in Detroit, there is no excuse for not supporting our hometown team and catching an always-exciting Red Wings hockey game at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit's largest indoor venue.

8) Mexicantown

Located on the city's southwest side at the foot of the Ambassador Bridge, Mexicantown is Detroit's small, but thriving Hispanic community. With a few very popular eateries along the neighborhood's main strip, it is a great place to find some authentic Mexican cuisine. One of the best bargains in Detroit is Gloria's Bakery, offering delicious and affordably priced baked goods. For some homemade tamales, stop into Evie's.

9) Belle Isle

Belle Isle has something to offer everyone so there is no excuse for staying away. It is now a clean, safe, prospering park where a family could easily spend an entire day swimming, fishing, playing at the playground and huge slide, biking and more!

10) The RenCen

The Renaissance Center is an icon for Detroit growth and revitalization. Located on the Detroit River, GM Renaissance Center overlooks Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The view is spectacular from the Wintergarden, a five-story atrium designed for retail and restaurants. The RenCen also boasts one of the tallest hotels in the world, the Marriott Renaissance.
So how many have you done/seen?