2013 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan Ready To Roll
DETROIT – The 2013 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan, presented by FOX Sports Detroit and Pure Michigan, is set for Thursday, January 24 and Friday, January 25, and features an exciting lineup of appearances in Detroit and around the state of Michigan. Tigers President, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David Dombrowski, Vice President/Assistant General Manager Al Avila, Manager Jim Leyland, coaches, players, broadcasters and Detroit's favorite mascot PAWS, will take part in a two-day journey traveling in two buses and an additional dozen vehicles, across the region, spreading baseball fever to fans of all ages.
"These are exciting times for Tigers fans with great anticipation for the upcoming season, and it all starts with the Winter Caravan," said Elaine Lewis, Vice President of Community and Public Affairs. "We once again are expecting outstanding participation from our players, manager and coaching staff to engage with fans throughout the state of Michigan and Northwest Ohio."
Media are encouraged to attend each stop on the caravan as there will be numerous photo and b-roll opportunities. Additionally, select stops will have specific media availabilities, which will allow for interviews with Tigers personnel.
Metro Bus
Thursday, January 24
1:00-2:30 p.m. GM Heritage Center
GM Heritage Center 6400 Center Drive, Sterling Heights
· Tigers players will tour a showcase of heritage, classic, race car and concept vehicles
· Photo opportunity with invited guests including local servicemen and women
1:30-2:15 p.m. Red Robin
Red Robin 31805 John R. Road, Madison Heights
· Two tigers players will serve as celebrity waiters for customers at Red Robin
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
1:35-2:05 p.m. Holocaust Memorial Center
Holocaust Memorial Center 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills
· Tigers players will receive an orientation of the Holocaust Memorial Center
2:30-3:45 p.m. The Detroit Arsenal Family and MWR at the US Army Garrison
US Army Garrison 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Warren
· Tigers players will tour the Ground Systems Power and Energy Lab (GSPEL), a new one-of-a-kind facility that addresses the emerging power and energy challenges facing the Army's next generation of ground vehicles
· Players will observe and participate in a tactical robot demonstration
· Players will participate in an interactive question and answer session with soldiers, Veterans and employees
· Media is welcome to cover the event and is advised to pre-register with the Garrison Public Affairs office
· To register, please contact Garrison Public Affairs Officer Steven Ball by phone (586) 282-7573 or via email at steven.d.ball.civ@mail.mil
3:15-4:30 p.m. West Bloomfield Police Department
West Bloomfield Police Department 4530 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township
· Tigers players will attend a meet and greet with officers of the West Bloomfield Police Department to give thanks for their service to the community and to honor fallen Sergeant Patrick O' Rourke
4:00-4:40 p.m. Royal Oak Fire Station #2
Royal Oak Fire Station #2 31000 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak
· Tigers players will attend a meet and greet dinner with firefighters of Royal Oak Fire Station #2 to give thanks for their service to the community
4:00-6:00 p.m. Palladium 12 Theatre in Birmingham
Palladium 12 Theatre in Birmingham 250 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham
· Rally featuring Tigers players will include an interactive question and answer session, games, raffle prizes, giveaways and more
· FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Program begins at 5:00 p.m.)
4:00-6:00 p.m. Royal Oak Middle School
Royal Oak Middle School 709 N. Washington Ave., Royal Oak
· Interactive question-and-answer session with parents and students about anti-bullying
· The winners of the Detroit Tigers Anti-Bullying Essay/Story Contest in partnership with Detroit Newspapers in Education and Michigan K.I.D.S will be announced
· FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (tickets no longer available)
5:15-6:00 p.m. Hockeytown Authentics
Hockeytown Authentics 1845 East Big Beaver Road, Troy
· Fans have the opportunity to take a photo with two Tigers players
· A collection to benefit fire victims will be administered by the American Red Cross
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, January 25
10:00-11:30 a.m. United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard 110 Mount Elliott Street, Detroit
· Tigers will headline a rally, including an interactive question and answer session with members of the U.S. Coast Guard and Veterans from the Tuskegee Airmen and Montford Pointe Marines
10:30-11:00a.m. Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts 29285 Southfield Road, Southfield
· Two tigers players will serve as celebrity baristas for customers at Dunkin Donuts
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan
DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan 3901 Beaubien Street, Detroit
· Playroom visit with patients
· Note: Media may cover a short visit with patients in the hospital lobby, but are not permitted patient floor units
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. North American International Auto Show
Cobo Hall, General Motors Display Area One Washington Blvd., Detroit
· Fan rally and parade, including an interactive question and answer session in the Chevrolet Display Area
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. United States Customs and Border Protection
United States Customs and Border Protection, Fort Street Cargo Facility 2810 West Fort St., Detroit
· Tigers players will receive an orientation of United States Customs and Border Protection operations
· Players will participate in a rally and interactive question and answer session for officers and employees
· Media is welcome to cover the rally including the Q&A session
· Media must pre-register by contacting Chief CBP Officer Kenneth Hammond at (202) 359-1590 or via email kenneth.hammond@dhs.gov
1:00-2:30 p.m. DTE Energy
DTE Energy 1 Energy Plaza, Detroit
· Tigers players will participate in a rally and interactive question and answer session for employees
2:30-3:45 p.m. GM Renaissance Center Wintergarden
GM Renaissance Center Wintergarden 400 Renaissance Center, Detroit
· Tigers headline an employee rally, including an interactive question and answer session
· In partnership with Think Detroit P.A.L., GM employees will donate baseball and softball equipment to benefit local area youth
· A jersey will be presented to recognize the launch of 13 new Chevrolet products in 2013
2:45-3:00 p.m. Wayne State University Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
Wayne State University 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit
· Tigers players will participate in a roundtable discussion and Q&A session with Wayne State University students and teachers from the Greater Detroit Hispanic community
· Tigers players will share their experience as Latinos in Major League Baseball with students at Wayne State University at the recently renovated Latin American cultural room, Salon de Nuestra Cultura
2:50-3:25 p.m. Manoogian Mansion
Manoogian Mansion 9240 Dwight Street, Detroit
· Mayor Dave Bing will share the history of the Manoogian Mansion for Tigers players and personnel
North Bus
Thursday, January 24
11:00-1:00 p.m. Northern Michigan Regional Chamber Alliance Luncheon
Cadillac Grill 7839 E. 46 ½ Rd., Cadillac
· Tigers players will participate in the Northern Michigan Regional Chamber Alliance luncheon, hosted by the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce
· Silent and live auction to benefit Detroit Tigers Foundation
1:00-1:45 p.m. Sweet Shop
Sweet Shop, Cadillac 111 South Mitchell Street, Cadillac
· Tigers players will make candy and greet employees to celebrate the Sweet Shop's 50th anniversary
2:00-3:00 p.m. Pepsi
Pepsi Marketing and Equipment Center 6200 Taylor Drive, Flint
· After a tour of the facilities, Tigers players will unveil a special new vending machine to commemorate the 2012 American League Championship
3:30-6:00 p.m. Christian Youth Fellowship Association Rally
Temple Theatre 201 North Washington Avenue, Saginaw
· Tigers players will participate in a community rally benefitting the Christian Youth Fellowship Association featuring the American League Championship Trophy
5:00-7:30 p.m. Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute Banquet
Saginaw Valley State University – Curtis Hall 7400 Bay Road, Saginaw
· Tigers players and personnel will participate in the Hispanic Leadership Graduation Banquet
Friday, January 25
7:30-10:30 a.m. Soaring Eagle Casino Community Rally
Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort 6800 East Broadway Road, Mt. Pleasant
· Tigers players will participate in a community rally featuring the American League Championship Trophy hosted in partnership with the Soaring Eagle Casino, Central Michigan University Athletics, Central Michigan University Alumni Association, Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce and Mt. Pleasant Convention and Visitors Bureau
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Midland Center for Arts Community Rally
Midland Center for Arts 1801 Saint Andrews Street, Midland
· Tigers players will participate in a community rally which will include a special Dreams Come True presentation hosted in partnership with the Midland Center for Arts, Dow Gardens and the Midland Chamber of Commerce
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 21st Annual Snowfest
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth 730 South Main Street, Frankenmuth
· Tigers players will participate in the 21st Annual Snowfest and recognize the 150 year anniversary of the Frankenmuth Brewery
· In partnership with Zehnder's and Pepsi, scarves, hats and gloves will be collected for donation to the Salvation Army of Saginaw County
