Hi, friends! Marine Week is in full effect this week! I attended the opening ceremony on Wednesday, September 6th with my teen daughter Michala. It was truly inspiring to see so many people out watching the opening ceremony festivities and cheering on the Marines.

As I walked through the crowd to take pictures of the event, I noticed many Detroiters stopping a serviceman or a servicewoman to thank him/her for their service.

Some applauded Marines, like the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, as they walked through the crowd. “Thank you for your service!” bystanders happily yelled out to Marines.

Just as Detroiters are proud of their city, they also showed the Marines how proud they are of their great service to our country!

Many people were excited to get a picture with the Marine Colorguard at the Marine Week Opening Ceremony. | Campus Martius, Detroit 9/6/17
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed at the Marine Week Opening Ceremony (9/6/17).

If you haven’t had a chance to catch a Marine Week event, you still have time!

There are many events scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Read my previous post with the listing of events for the week or visit usmarineweek.com for additional details about Marine Week.

Check out my photographs from the Marine Week Opening Ceremony!

And don’t forget to use the hashtag #marineweek when you share your photos of Marine Week on your social media accounts! I’ve been looking at Instagram pictures people are sharing of their Marine Week adventures and everyone looks like they are having a blast!

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Marines stand at parade rest in front of Campus Martius during the Opening Ceremony in Downtown Detroit (9/6/17).
The Marine Band San Diego performed at the Opening Ceremony.
Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon’s performance at the opening ceremony was an amazing sight to see!
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The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon
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Marine Corps League
Members of the Marine Corps League attended the Marine Week Opening Ceremony.
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Many Marine Veterans also attended the Marine Week Opening Ceremony (9/6/17).
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Photo of me in front of a new Detroit mural honoring African American U.S. Marine Veterans.

All photographs are courtesy of Good Life Detroit.

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Jennifer Hamra

Freelance creative Jennifer Hamra created her blog Good Life Detroit in 2015 after relocating from Tennessee to Southeast Michigan.

Inspired by her love for personal blogging and photography, Jennifer likes to share her favorite Detroit things, from cool places to visit (the hidden gems are her favorite!) to the amazing people she has connected with over the years.

When she's not busy juggling family life and her creative projects, you can find her at an art gallery, community event, farmers market, or spending quiet time at home with a good book and cup of tea.

Jennifer lives in the metro Detroit area with her husband Travis and their six children.

Connect with Jennifer on social media @goodlifedetroit on all social media platforms or via email at [email protected].