Detroit celebrated a historic milestone Friday night as Mayor Mary Sheffield hosted the city’s first inaugural ball in more than five decades, bringing together hundreds of community members for an elegant evening of music, joy and celebration at Icon in downtown Detroit.
Watch Jolie Sherman’s video report below:
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield hosts first inaugural ball in over 50 years
The last inaugural ball was held in 1974 with Detroit Mayor Coleman Young. Sheffield, Detroit’s 76th mayor and first female mayor, brought the tradition back as part of her historic inauguration.
“It’s such an honor to have our first inaugural ball in quite some time,” Sheffield said. “It is so exciting to come together and celebrate such a historic election. Again, I thank every single Detroiter who showed up and supported me to lead this great city.”
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All proceeds from ticket sales benefited the Homeless Action Network of Detroit, an organization that aims to end homelessness in Detroit — one of Sheffield’s top priorities as mayor…