In the morning we will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the Parade Company Studio. We'll learn about the Parade's fascinating history, and explore the 200,000 square-foot storyland of floats, and see how award-winning artisans bring them to life. Parade Company Studios is one of the most interesting things to do in Detroit. We'll have a chance to see the world's largest collection of papier-mache heads that resemble local icons and famous characters, as well as the costume shop that warehouses over 3,000 costumes designed and created in Detroit. Following the tour, we'll have lunch at Shields Pizza in Midtown, followed by the Albert Kahn motorcoach architectural tour. Albert Kahn is often referred to as the "architect of Detroit", and designed more than 900 buildings in the city! Detroit led the world in architectural innovation during the first half of the last century with Kahn leading the charge. He revolutionized factory design, enabling the high-volume, mass production of automobiles, aircraft, engines, weapons, and consumer products. We'll join Detroit History Tours on a motorcoach tour to learn about the varying advancements made by the firm. We'll hear about the rapid growth of his factories, telephone companies and country clubs; to automotive giants, synagogues and everything in between, including the buildings that house The Parade Company and Shields Pizza! This trip includes motorcoach transportation from SVSU, Parade Company tour, Albert Kahn Motorcoach Architectural Tour, and lunch at Shields Pizza Bar Pizzeria.

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