Approximately 13,000 members of Lions Clubs International and their families will meet in Detroit, Michigan, USA/Windsor, Ontario, Canada for the association's 87th International Convention from Monday, July 5, through Friday, July 9. Convention events will be held at the Cobo Conference & Exhibition Center, Joe Louis Arena and other locations.

Highlights include a Parade of Nations, presentation of the prestigious Lions Humanitarian Award and three plenary sessions during which Lions clubs members representing more than 46,000 clubs in 193 countries and geographic areas will convene to set the future direction for the world's largest service club organization. Coretta Scott King, widow of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will address the convention attendees.

Access to convention events will be granted to media with an official Lions Clubs International Convention Media Pass, which can be obtained by contacting the Public Relations Department at Lions Clubs International in advance or by visiting the Public Relations area of the Headquarters Booth at the Cobo Convention & Exhibition Center.

To contact the Public Relations Department call 630-571-5466, ext. 363.