Detroit 2008 Winter Blast Has Something for Everyone

The 2008 Winter Blast will take place in Downtown Detroit's Campus Martius Square February 8, 9 and 10, despite the sagging economy. While the Blast's footprint has been scaled down a bit, the event's developers have managed to add new attractions that are sure to please.

Among the events returning to the 2008 Winter Blast are the ever popular Michigan.org 200 ft Snow Slide, free ice-skating in Campus Martius Park, marshmallow roasting, ice sculptures and the Meijer Sponsored Family Fun Zone. While those events have been staples of the Detroit Winter Blast, some of their locations have been changed from years past. The ice sculptures, for instance, will now be found near the 200ft Snow Slide instead of a few blocks away in Greektown. Likewise, the Marshmallow Roasting grills will also be moved from Greektown back to the front of the Compuware Building across from the Ice-Skating rink.