Don Pushies of Lansing plugs in a monitor in Hart Plaza on Friday in preparation for the music festival. Mike Fotias of Detroit and DJ Johnny Saco of Royal Oak test a sound system Friday. Detroit Electronic Music Festival 2001. Besides the music and dancing, there will be lots going on at Hart Plaza. The forecast calls for rain today and Sunday, with highs in the low to mid-60s.
City officials say there are no plans to cancel the proceedings if the weather gets bad.
Last year's inaugural DEMF drew an estimated 1 million-plus fans in what city officials have described as the most successful music event ever at Hart Plaza. Many people came from outside Michigan, lured by Detroit's reputation as the birthplace of techno music. Even more visitors are expected this year. That speaks volumes of what the festival does for the city. Onlookers at Hart Plaza on Friday included pockets of newly arrived international visitors.