Distinguished Grand Jester’s Reception 2024

The Parade Co., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Detroit, hosted its 2024 Distinguished Grand Jester’s Reception on Sept. 16 at The Madison Loft in downtown Detroit. The event celebrated and benefitted the Distinguished Clowns who have marched in America’s Thanksgiving Parade for the past 40 years. Guests enjoyed drinks, networking, and remarks from area leaders, including Grand Jester for the 98th America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Matt Cullen, chairman of JACK Entertainment, and Tony Michaels, president and CEO of The Parade Co. The event was sponsored by Emagine Entertainment in Troy. // Photographs by Patrick Gloria