Martin Lawrence Gets His New Day In His Honor In Detroit

Before he graced us with his presence and comedic skills at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids over the weekend, Martin Lawrence had a BIG DAY in the city of Detroit.

This legend deserves every flower and hype-up he gets.

At this moment, it is coming from Detroit.

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Martin Lawrence Gets His Own Day In Detroit

The city of Detroit celebrated the actor and comedian with a special ceremony, where they presented Martin Lawrence with a proclamation stating that he had his own day in his honor.

From now on, August 30th will be a day honoring the legacy that Martin Lawrence has built over decades.

The best part is where this ceremony took place has an important meaning to Martin Lawrence.

Martin fans gathered around to celebrate Lawrence, who was emotional during the ceremony.

Do you remember the "Martin" show? From 1992 to 1997, Lawrence starred as the titular character in the hit sitcom.

You may not know this but the show was set at an iconic building and landmark in Detroit.

Plus, according to Martin's Instagram post, he never had the opportunity to visit the location. What better way to visit it than by having his day being declared?

Local officials designated August 30th as Martin Lawrence Day for his impact on the city of Detroit and his contributions to the entertainment industry as a whole.

Now that you know Martin's sitcom was based in Detroit, if you have not had a chance to watch the sitcom, this is the perfect time to watch it.