Sonic the Hedgehog making stops in metro Detroit

Editor's note: The city of Sterling Heights clarified that the Sonic the Hedgehog event was not open to the public. The story has been updated to reflect the change.

Sonic the Hedgehog, famed speedster and gold-ring collector, made a stop in Macomb County on Thursday at Sterling Heights' giant golden ring, named The Halo.

Sonic stopped at the M-59 Golden Corridor for photos as he makes the rounds across metro Detroit as part of a promotional tour for the upcoming film, "Sonic the Hedgehog," which is set to hit theaters Feb. 14.

Sterling Heights' Census mascot, Sterling B. Counted, met the blue hedgehog at the icon that just passed its one-year anniversary, which was met with mixed reviews and a slew of butt puns.

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Fans of Sonic have a few chances to meet their favorite hedgehog.

He will be visiting fans at MJR Troy on Saturday morning and will be at the Quicken Loans Winter Blast Weekend on Saturday and Sunday afternoon on the TCF Bank Family Fun Stage. Bring your camera and be sure to post your photos on social media using the hashtag #SonicMovie.

Saturday

MJR Troy Grand Cinema, 100 E. Maple Road, Troy, 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Saturday and Sunday

Quicken Loans Winter Blast Weekend, TCF Bank Family Fun Stage, Campus Martius Park, Detroit, 2 p.m.-2:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

Contact Miriam Marini: mmarini@gannett.com or 313-222-2728.