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DETROIT (AP) – Aretha Franklin's family traveled to the Ford Mustangs to pay tribute to the music star, and a high school band played its iconic tunes on Thursday at the Detroit fashion show.
Thousands of spectators followed the three mile (4.8 km) freezing temperature track along Woodward Avenue Thursday morning between Midtown and downtown for the 92nd Parade. The event included 26 tanks.
The band of Cass Tech High School has interpreted the success of Franklin. Franklin's son, Eddie Franklin, and his niece, Sabrina Owens, were members of the family traveling in the Mustangs.
"We have been honored to be invited to be part of a Detroit tradition," Owens told the Associated Press. "Aretha loved the holiday season. It was great for the family to be able to represent her. "
Other tributes to the Queen of the Soul include a routine of the Mid American Pompon All Star Team.
"We just wanted to (honor Franklin) with a touch of class," said Tony Michaels, president and CEO of The Parade Company, at Detroit News on Wednesday.
Franklin, who spent most of his life in Detroit and surrounding areas, died on August 16 at the age of 76.
The sportsman Jim Nantz was grand marshal. Other celebrities include Jack Morris, former Detroit Tiger pitcher, Detroit Tiger, Disney Channel's Sofia Wylie and Olympic snowboarder Kyle Mack.
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