  Thelionking Member Username: Thelionking Post Number: 9 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 68.79.94.18 |
My 'pride' went down to the Historic Fort Wayne to watch the fireworks from there. Without any sign indicating the price, they tried to hit us for $4.00 a person (my 4 year old was free... thanks!) and $10.00 for parking. That would be $18.00 for everything!!! Unreal! They were even hitting people walking in for $4.00 a person! Last year, I think it was $5.00 a carload. They were holding a carnival down there as well. I'm sure they weren't letting people ride for nothing, were they? So, what would I get for my $18.00? My car would be parked for 2 1/2 hours and I would get a patch of grass to sit on. I turned around and came home. So many mistakes made by the folks running this.... What do you think??? | ||
Shark Member Username: Shark Post Number: 237 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 68.255.61.85 |
Maybe last year it cost a lot of money to pick up people's garbage that was left strewn around? Anyway, an evening out for 3 people that costs $18 where you get to see 10,000 shells explode in one of the country's finest fireworks displays is a deal in my opinion. | ||
Thecarl Member Username: Thecarl Post Number: 826 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.14.30.175 |
on a matter concerning eighteen bucks, i would not have wheeled the car around and deprived the family of a great experience, simply on account of my bitter discontent. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1666 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 75.9.244.48 |
Thelionking, I had that happen to me last year during a Mexican Festival at Ft. Wayne. I understood paying for parking, however, I couldn't understand the fee to get into the event. The people putting on the event couldn't forsee that I, along with those attending the event, would probably spend that entrance fee on food and other items that they were selling that day. In your case, wouldn't you use that money on food, games, and rides for your family. I too turned around and left. The killer for me was that I had checked the paper before going and there was no mention of an entrance fee. I do hope you were able to find another spot to see the fireworks. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10250 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
Complaining about $18 to spend a few hours with your family watching fireworks? I assume you either collect pop cans for a living or are a former WDET employee. | ||
Thecarl Member Username: Thecarl Post Number: 830 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.14.30.175 |
dammit! seriously (seriously!), that is maddening! you did your due diligence, and got stuck. in the age of instant information, i find that institution unforgivable. i don't get it. | ||
Jams Member Username: Jams Post Number: 3475 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 70.227.65.1 |
I passed Fort Wayne about 9:15 on my bus ride to Downtown, it looked as though it was very crowded. Although the owners of the bar I work at were surprised at the lack of cars parked on Jefferson. We're about 5 or 6 blocks from the entrance. They said usually cars were parked several blocks past us on fireworks night. | ||
Devinc Member Username: Devinc Post Number: 44 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 69.14.138.74 |
OH MY GOD, SOMEONE IN THE CITY IS TRYING TO MAKE SOME MONEY?!?! They don't do that kind of stuff in the suburbs! better move out there ASAP! | ||
Busterwmu Member Username: Busterwmu Post Number: 254 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 68.164.106.52 |
It doesn't help that I'm sure a good chunk of that money was going to a good cause... to save our local history... something long neglected that a renewed interest has been taken in... and quality time with the family... no that doesn't matter at all! | ||
Pdtpuck Member Username: Pdtpuck Post Number: 81 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 208.251.168.194 |
nope...not an option...no light rail access back into downtown from out thatta way!!! | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1364 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.85.155.145 |
Hopefully the 4 year old wailed all the way home. | ||
1953 Member Username: 1953 Post Number: 909 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 209.104.146.146 |
This can't be a serious post, can it? | ||
Artstar Member Username: Artstar Post Number: 1 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.75.208.70 |
oh my god I feel so bad for that child.... I would of paid $18 dollars to hear that entertaining discussioin on the way home! I hope you paid a lot in gas...... | ||
30th_street Member Username: 30th_street Post Number: 34 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
About $7.00 to cross the bridge and a $2.00 donation to use the bathroom. Canada is the place to view the fireworks. Not one hassle. Nothing but FUN ! | ||
Morena Member Username: Morena Post Number: 431 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 216.45.2.138 |
Liberal welfare mentality is killing Detroit. If you don't wanna pay a parking and entry fee, stay home and watch the show on TV. | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 551 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.30 |
TLK- while $18 bucks may seem steep, consider if you drove downtown, you would have easily paid $10 to $15 for parking anyway, and would have had to battle the gridlock and crowds down there. Ft.Wayne was likely a mellower scene too, probably better for you, your mate, and the ankle-biter. As busterwmu noted, if the cash raised helps fund the Fort and it's maintenance; all the better. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1668 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 75.9.244.48 |
WTF is the parking fee for? That's not going towards maintaining the fort? Damn, some of you act as if money grows on trees. I don't think Thelionking was that upset about the parking fee. I'm sure he was upset about the $4/person fee with the parking fee. Notice that he mentioned how they were hitting people up for the four dollars who were just walking in. Again what is the parking fee for? It should have been an either or kind of fee. Either you pay four dollars for walking in or ten dollars for parking. People parking should not have been charged twice. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10252 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
For parking.
Again, parking. So if I drive down to attend a Tigers game, decide I'm going to pay to park somewhere, then I should get into the Tigers game for free? As Jams stated, he could have parked on Jefferson, as there appears there was plenty of room. Problem solved. Surely one can find $8 growing on a tree somewhere to get in. Either that, or hit up a Liberal, they love giving free handouts. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1670 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 75.9.244.48 |
Supersport, I see your point, but this was a public event. Seeing the Tigers is a private event. Knowing that I could have found a free spot to see the fireworks somewhere else, I too would have left like Thelionking. The parking fee and entrance fee for each adult was too much, especially if you had a family. There was also a carnival with rides, games, and food. Your children would have definitely wanted to spend money on some or all of those things. With two or three kids that parking fee and entrance fee becomes enormous. The other issue here was that nothing was posted indicating that individuals had to pay an entrance fee. If that was known up front, then Thelionking and many others could have made alternative plans if they chose to. How would you, Supersport, feel if you went into a Tiger game and, without your knowledge, they decided to add an additional $18 charge to your ticket? Would you be OK with that? I know I wouldn't. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10253 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
So you would have turned around and taken the whole family back home? That's one piss poor attitude if you ask me, and having met you, I highly doubt you would have headed home. You likely would have found a free place to watch them, just as I likely would have. Actually, I probably would have paid the $4, but would have parked on the street some place for free. I hope LionKings kids were old enough to understand that the reason they missed the fireworks this year was so dad could "stick it to the man." | ||
Shark Member Username: Shark Post Number: 238 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 65.42.241.112 |
Ya know, it took all of 10 seconds to go to the City's website to find the following press release... http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/cc sd/releases/06releases/Firewor ks_Hart_Plaza_Belle_Isle_Fort_ Wayne.htm HISTORIC FORT WAYNE Area residents also can view the fireworks at Historic Fort Wayne and enjoy an “Inflatable Carnival" with amusement park games and prizes from 4 - 11 p.m. An adult must accompany all youth. The carnival is free for ages 10 and under, all others are $4. Tickets may be purchased at Ticket Master locations or charge by phone by calling 248-645-6666. Secured parking available for an additional fee. Presented by Janis-DA Entertainment Group | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 960 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.242.223.42 |
Thar you go, Shark! You just had to mess up some crank's juvenile rant with some cold, hard factoids... | ||
Shark Member Username: Shark Post Number: 239 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 65.42.241.112 |
Yeah, that pretty much addresses every point that was raised, doesn't it?  | ||
Talleman1 Member Username: Talleman1 Post Number: 12 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.245.81.70 |
It was the originiser that srewed it up not the city. The grass was supposed to be cut on the hill which provides a great view of the fireworks. So give the old fort a second chance. Alot of balls were dropped but no intent to rip anyone off and that orginiser will not be back. The fort had nothing really to do with but provide the location. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1671 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 75.9.244.48 |
And if some folks, like my folks, don't have a computer, how are they supposed to get this information, Shark. It should have been posted as people entered Fort Wayne. Period. | ||
Morena Member Username: Morena Post Number: 432 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 216.45.2.138 |
Out of curiosity, who is running Historic Fort Wayne, CoD or Wayne County? And, who is Janis-DA Entertainment Group? Yeah, I'm starting to go there ... | ||
Bob_cosgrove Member Username: Bob_cosgrove Post Number: 344 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 207.74.110.27 |
Historic Fort Wayne has been run by the City's Parks & Recreation Deparment since earlier this year. When operation of the Detroit Historical museums were transferred to the Detroit Historical Society, the Society felt Fort Wayne was too much for them to handle. And the City is interested in finding a devloper who could handle the Fort respecting its historic precedents. The Society maintains a prescence at Fort Wayne in the Collection Resource Center there housing the museum's collections and in some of the event programming. But now it's really the Parks & Rec Department's baby. The Fort is open on weekends, so be sure to visit and see part of Detroit's military past. The fee is resonable. Bob Cosgrove | ||
Paulmcall Member Username: Paulmcall Post Number: 758 Registered: 05-2004 Posted From: 68.40.119.216 |
If the Parks and Rec Dept runs Fort Wayne, that explains a lot right there. |
