On Friday, Aug. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering & Technology, in collaboration with STEM Flights, will host its fifth annual Aerospace Day at Willow Run Airport.
On Aug. 4, Michigan voters will be returning to the polls for the Primary Election. The Eastern Echo asked Ypsilanti community members what qualities they value most in a local candidate.
On July 25-26, B.R.A.K.E.S (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) will head to Ypsilanti to host its free life saving teen driver training program at The American Center For Mobility.
Washtenaw County seniors participate in the local Foster Grandparent Program to support kids in need and stay active.
On Saturday, July 18, from 2 to 10:00 p.m., Ypsilanti’s annual Ypsi Pride returns with 121 local vendors and 50 performances in Depot Town.
![President Kelly stands in a Ford Bronco decorated with Eastern Michigan University logos as part of the parade, while other riders in the float wave at people gathered on the sign. One of the people in the vehicle is holding a sign that says, "EMU [hearts] Ypsi."](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/emu/091f7518-ec47-41c8-8d4e-493b0f35aa3f.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Ypsilanti commenced its 96th annual Fourth of July parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
From June 19-21, 2026, Ypsilanti will celebrate its sixth annual Juneteenth celebration, Juneteenth Rising: Liberation Through Unity, at University Bank in downtown Ypsilanti.
Reaching 20 years in business, The Rocket continues to be a place of nostalgia, gifts and candy for kids and adults.
To kickoff the summer, First Friday Food Court returned to Ypsilanti Friday, June 5, in partnership with Growing Hope, First Fridays Ypsi, and PoetTreeTown.
Throughout the month of June, Ypsilanti will host events ranging from Y2K cookouts to space raves and beyond, providing diverse ways for the community to celebrate Pride Month.
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