In November 2021 Hamtramck became the first U.S. municipality governed entirely by Muslim Americans, electing an all-Muslim council and mayor source
Community character
Two-square-mile city surrounded by Detroit, a 20th-century center of Polish American life that now draws immigrants from Yemen, Bangladesh, and Pakistan source
Hamtramck Stadium (Turkey Stearnes Field)
One of roughly a dozen surviving Negro League ballparks; at least 16 Hall of Famers played here including Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, and the field was renamed for Detroit Stars legend Turkey Stearnes in 2020 source
St. Florian Church
1907-founded Polish parish whose 1928 church at 2626 Poland Street is the tallest building in Hamtramck and appears in the city logo source
Paczki Day
Fat Tuesday celebration where Hamtramck holds the only annual Paczki Day parade in the United States and bakery lines form up to 24 hours ahead source
Turkey Stearnes Field at Hamtramck Stadium
Renovated historic ball field returned to community play with $2.6 million in restoration work source
Paczki Day Run
Annual city run held on Fat Tuesday as part of the citywide celebration source
