| DETROIT — The Detroit Lions Family Fest will be presented by Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers on Friday, August 2. Family Fest is free and open to the public. Fans can visit any Southeast Michigan Ford Dealer now to claim a VIP Lions lanyard (while supplies last, limit 4 per person) which will earn them admission to a special reserved seating area, the chance to win autographed items and much more. A list of dealers and address information is available at www.thinkfordfirst.com. For general admission, fans can register for up to 8 tickets to the event by visiting www.detroitlions.com/familyfest. All guests must have a ticket for entry. Gates open at 4:30 PM, with the Lions scrimmage beginning at 6:00 PM. There will be appearances from Lions Legends, Detroit Lions Cheerleaders as well as the Lions mascot, Roary. Family friendly games and activities will line the Ford Field concourses, and the first 15,000 fans will receive a pair of Lions Thunder Sticks and a poster courtesy of the Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers. There will also be an opportunity to win exclusive prizes at the Gate G “Future Ford Owners” activation throughout the event. Timing and schedules are subject to change. For more information, fans should visit www.detroitlions.com/familyfest. About the Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL), and play their home games at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. The team located to Detroit in 1934 and is the National Football League’s fifth oldest franchise. The Detroit Lions most recently made the NFL playoffs in 2016, when they finished with an 9-7 record. In addition to professional football, the Detroit Lions have a visible and active community relations role in the Detroit area. With a focus on health and wellness, and community revitalization, the Lions have contributed $7.2 million through philanthropic efforts since 1991. For more information, please visit www.detroitlions.com. |
