The Belle Isle Grand Prix, part of the “3 Days in the D” celebration held Labor Day weekend, drew more than 100,000 people to the metro area – and brought about $53 million to the area. The weekend's festivities included the Grand Prix, the Detroit International Jazz Festival and Arts, Beats and Eats in Pontiac.
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"The motorsports festival gave a tremendous boost to our local economy; it brought Detroit international attention and exposure through media coverage and its race broadcasts seen worldwide," said Larry Alexander, president and CEO of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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