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Lil Baby performs a free concert at Pistonland to kick off early voting in Detroit

Lil Baby performs a free concert at Pistonland to kick off early voting in Detroit

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DETROIT (FOX 2) – To celebrate the start of early voting in Detroit, rapper Lil Baby will take the stage at Pistonland on Saturday along with numerous artists from the city.

The collaboration between the Pistons, the City Clerk’s Office, the Detroit Department of Elections (DOE), and Rock the Vote and Detroit Votes aims to encourage people to vote while celebrating the culture in the city.

In addition to voting, fun, food, style and community are the pillars of the event. Playland, Munchieland, Styleland and Communityland offer free rides, roller rinks, fashion, food trucks and more. During the event, voters can visit the Detroit Department of Elections headquarters to cast their ballot.

Detroit rappers Baby Face Ray, Peezy, Sada Baby and Skilla Baby are also scheduled to perform at the free event.

“Pistonsland: What Up DOE will give Detroiters the opportunity to make their voice heard through early voting while celebrating the best of Detroit’s culture, music and community,” said Chris Economeas, Senior Director of Community & Social Responsibility. “As an organization at the forefront of civic engagement, we look forward to offering this event as an opportunity for Detroiters to get out and vote while enjoying a day off filled with fun and excitement in Detroit.”

Pistonland will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on West Grand Boulevard between Third Avenue and Cass Avenue. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register here to find out when tickets are available.

Early voting in Michigan

Any registered voter can vote early.

Early voting is different from postal voting. Instead of filling out a ballot at home and returning it before 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, voters can visit an early voting site and cast a ballot that will be placed in a tabulator, similar to voting on Election Day.

Municipalities must offer at least nine consecutive days of early voting starting from the second Sunday before Election Day, this year October 26th.

This is just the minimum requirement; Municipalities can allow early voting for up to 29 days, with voting ending on the Sunday before the election. Detroit opts to offer early voting from October 19th to November 3rd.

Find your early voting location here.