Former vice president candidate and Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin will be making a stop in Belleville July 14 as a part of Patriots in the Park, hosted by Americans For Prosperity Michigan.
George Blichar, Americans For Prosperity Michigan communications associate, said the event is a kind of grassroots outreach program.
Patriots in the Park, which will be held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, will feature several speakers in addition to Palin including Sen. Patrick Colbeck, Troy Mayor Janice Daniels and area Tea Party leaders.
Blichar said Palin was reached out to because of her values and notoriety.
"She is just a very prominent name, and people tend to respond to that," he said. "She's always been a great supporter of limited government and free market and freedom. We really appreciate the types of speeches she's given."
The Patriots in the Park event is meant to start a dialogue about current social, political and economic issues affecting the United States, Blichar said.
"It's just kind of grassroots outreach essentially," he said. "We like to out on events so people can come together and network. None of this really works if people aren't talking about it. It gets people riled up."
Americans For Prosperity is partnering with the Willow Run Tea Party Caucus to put on the event.
The website for the event describes it as featuring "great speakers and entertainment for the whole family as we meet friends to talk about many of the issues facing our nation. With socialized health care, high gas prices, record debt, high unemployment, and a host of other issues, we've really got our work cut out for us."
Americans For Prosperity, Blichar said, is a grassroots organization that focuses on free market and limited government. The Michigan chapter has 75,000 members, and is financed through member contributions.
Blichar said he hopes the event stirs conversation and action.
"I hope they come away with a better sense of just where we stand as a country and whether or not they want to get involved with something bigger than themselves," he said. "I just hope people have a great time, I hope they have great conversations."
Patriots in the Park will take place noon to 6 p.m. on July 14 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Belleville. Tickets are free, but those wishing to attend are asked to pre-register online.
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