1. Detroit's St. Patrick's Day Parade: The city of Detroit has been hosting its St. Patrick's Day parade since 1959. The parade is held on the Sunday closest to March 17th and features various floats, marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dance groups.

2. Ann Arbor's Greening of the Huron River: Ann Arbor has a unique tradition to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It's called the "Greening of the Huron River." This event involves pouring green dye into the Huron River, turning the water bright green.

3. The Manchester Irish Dance Troupe: The Manchester Irish Dance Troupe was founded in 1985 and is based in Manchester, Michigan. This dance troupe was started by a group of mothers who wanted to keep Irish dance alive in the area.

4. Mackinac Island's St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Mackinac Island is known for its summer tourism, but it also has a small St. Patrick's Day celebration. The island's Irish pub, Mary's Bistro Draught House, hosts an annual St. Patrick's Day party that includes live music, Irish food, and green beer.

5. Battle Creek's Irish Fest: Battle Creek, Michigan, has its own Irish Fest that's held in mid-March. The event features live music, Irish dance performances, food vendors, and a parade that travels through the downtown area. Battle Creek's Irish Fest has been held annually since 2006.