The carnival is being set up along the banks of the Detroit River as Summer Fest gets underway kicking off the unofficial start to summer.

Summer Fest features an annual midway with rides, games and food, Buskers on Midway, the annual the tug boat races, plenty of live shows, Canada Day fun, and of course the fireworks to be held on June 22nd. There is something for everyone.

The fun gets going on Thursday.

For detailed listings of all the events planned, check out Summer Fest on the Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide.