Are you ready to cast your ballot and “Party at the Polls?” The Party at the Polls movement aims to transform the voting experience and increase voter turnout through community and celebration. Events usually take place near polling places with free food, music, and other activities to make voting a fun, collective, and empowering experience.
Rallies, gatherings, and walks to the polls are planned across Michigan on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Head to a party and cast your ballot, or come out to celebrate.
Here’s where to find an event near you:
Ann Arbor
Celebrate Election Day at Bach Elementary School, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Celebrate Election Day at Michigan Union, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Celebrate Election Day at Michigan League, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Celebrate Election Day at Ann Arbor City Hall, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Ypsilanti
Celebrate Election Day at Estabrook Elementary School, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Celebrate Election Day at EMU Honors College, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Survivors Speak Party at the Polls at Riverside Park, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Survivors Speak Party at the Polls at Hamilton Crossing, 1-3 p.m.
Survivors Speak Party at the Polls at New Parkridge Homes, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Survivors Speak Party at the Polls at Recreation Park, 6-8 p.m.
Detroit
Celebrate Election Day at WCCCD Northwest Campus, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
ConnActShun Party at the Polls at Henry Ford High School, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Motor City Java MMA Party at the Polls at Motor City Java House, 1-5 p.m.
ConnActShun Party at the Polls at Wayne County Community College District NW Campus, 3-5 p.m.
Inkster
Smith Chapel AME 4th Episcopal District Party at the Polls at Smith Chapel AME Church, 2-6 p.m.
Ecorse
Community AME Church 4th Episcopal District Party at the Polls at Community AME Ecorse, 3-5:30 p.m.
RELATED: How to find your polling location in Michigan
Don’t see your community on the list? Bring a Party at the Polls event to your neighborhood. Fill out the Bring Party at the Polls to your community form from When We All Vote to learn more.
Are you ready to vote?
Use The ‘Gander’s voter hub to verify your registration status, find your polling place, and access key voting information.
