More than just an in-house public relations agency, the Community Relations Department also plans and hosts several special events throughout the year. In addition to the inauguration of Southfield’s newly-elected officials, Community Relations also coordinates:

• The Boards and Commissions/Neighborhood Associations Recognition Dinner
• Inauguration of Elected Officials
• Memorial and Veterans' Day Ceremonies
• Two annual community-wide American Red Cross Blood & Bone Marrow Drives
• Community Pride Awards Ceremony

The department also works closely with other city departments such as Parks & Recreation to assist with the planning and promotion of additional special events, programs and activities such as:

• Eat to the Beat lunchtime concerts
• Burgh Gazebo summer concerts