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Puffer Reds Back to School Bash 2025

Puffer Reds Back to School Bash 2025

Puffer Reds, partnering with adidas cornerstone community, enhances the Back to School Bash event with additional resources. We provided 800 adidas bookbags, 800 high-quality water bottles, and 800 mood-reflecting pens to the community!

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David Zinn visits Puffer Reds for YpsiTasty

David Zinn visits Puffer Reds for YpsiTasty

YpsiTasty is a chance for food lovers to enjoy the best food and beverages Ypsilanti restaurants have to offer, and the perfect event for the business community to explore the town!  YpsiTasty is a local food celebration to support the mission of the A2Y Chamber and the Ypsilanti Downtown, Cross Street and Depot Town restaurants. Puffer Reds is always happy to participate in events centered around the community.

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Ypsilanti Juneteenth Celebration 2024

Ypsilanti Juneteenth Celebration 2024

Ypsilanti recently came together again to celebrate Juneteenth at the Puffer Reds parking lot during Juneteenth weekend (June 21 - 23). Held against the backdrop of poignant history and a renewed sense of unity, this event marked a milestone in commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

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Juneteenth 2023 Recap

Juneteenth 2023 Recap

Goal Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a significant celebration in the United States. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and the end of slavery in the country. The Juneteenth event held from June...

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Air Jordan 1 Skyline Campaign: A Tribute to the Past, A Vision for the Future

Air Jordan 1 Skyline Campaign: A Tribute to the Past, A Vision for the Future

Our Air Jordan 1 Skyline campaign is a unique and exciting collaboration that pays homage to the iconic original Jordan poster while celebrating the next generation of aspiring youth. This campaign brought together the talents of Ashley Sorrell, Alycia Baumgardner, and the...

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The Sneakerhead's Guide to Nike Air Max: A Journey Through Time

The Sneakerhead's Guide to Nike Air Max: A Journey Through Time

Today, Air Max is one of Nike's most iconic and celebrated product lines, with its own dedicated holiday every March known as Air Max Day. The series features an extensive array of models that include cutting-edge designs, collaborations, and cultural references, which has led to a global community of fervent collectors.

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Pelle Pelle - The Importance of Marc Buchanan's Vision

Originally launched in the 1970’s, Marc Buchanan’s brand Pelle Pelle, Italian for ‘leather leather’, had a direct, in your face approach to his brand. Taking his experience from Detroit leather house, Gandalf Leather after a worker’s strike in the late 70’s, Buchanan embarked on Producing coats for his city.

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Air Max Day 2022 'Air Max 1 Blueprint' Puffer Reds

Air Max Day 2022 'Air Max 1 Blueprint'

Nike's Air Max day is celebrated annually on March 26th. Bringing attention the history of Air Max and usually unveiling a special colorway dedicated to the day. Created in 1987 the air max incorporates urethane pouches that are filled with pressurized gas, are...

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Fall Harvest 2021 Recap

Fall Harvest 2021 Recap

Thank you for joining Puffer Reds at the 2021 Fall Harvest Celebration! Food, drinks, and free turkeys were given out to the local community! Everyone who came by got supported for the holiday! Thank you for allowing us to give...

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