Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April 25 as Honolulu Blue Day in Michigan, encouraging Michiganders to wear the Honolulu Blue and Silver at the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft.
“As we bring the NFL Draft home to Detroit, I am proud to officially declare Honolulu Blue Day in Michigan,” Whitmer said in a press release.
“Our state is home to some of the best stories in football. The Wolverines won the natty and our Lions became America’s team as they fought their way to their first NFC Championship Game in 32 years. As we kick off the NFL Draft in Detroit, I encourage every Michigander to loudly and proudly rock their Honolulu Blue. I am excited that hundreds of thousands of fans will be coming to Motown to experience draft week, and I know they will have a great time exploring the city. Let’s celebrate our teams, our city, and show the world what Michigan is all about.”
The Detroit Lions’ team color is Honolulu Blue. This came about when the original owner George A. Richards vacationed in Hawaii and found a liking to the unique shade of the Pacific Ocean and color, thus coining this color to the team.
To view the full proclamation, click here.
