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Summer Safety Tips

By Mike Bruggeman, CPP Chief Safety and Security Officer Year-round, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) collaborates with local safety agencies to ensure that our Downtown is safe, clean, and welcoming for […]

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Remembering Larry Marantette, 1949-2025

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) celebrates the life and memory of Lawrence “Larry” Marantette, founding president and CEO of the Greater Downtown Partnership, which later merged into the DDP. He […]

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Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

By Cari Easterday Chief Financial Officer I’m Cari Easterday, and I fell in love with Detroit when I began working downtown in 1997. I’ve been fortunate to witness the city’s […]

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Community Yoga with Citizen Yoga

Take time to center yourself with FREE yoga classes led by a certified instructor from Citizen Yoga, while enjoying the peace and serenity of this activity in the stunning Capitol […]

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Navigating Uncertainty: Why Businesses Must Plan Ahead

By Cari Easterday and Elise Fields In today’s unpredictable economic environment, businesses are facing increasing concerns about potential recessions, fluctuating tariffs, market volatility and hyper-local disruptions, among other concerns. Businesses […]

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Canadian Film Night at Campus Martius Park

Metro Detroiters and Windsor-area residents are invited to experience an unforgettable evening of storytelling, culture, and cross-border camaraderie as Canadian Film Night at Campus Martius Park brings two acclaimed films to the […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck rally, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck rally, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck rally, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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Campus Martius Park is #1

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Three-peat complete! We are proud that Campus Martius Park is officially crowned the No. 1 Public Square in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third year in a row!

Click here to discover free events and unforgettable experiences in our award-winning Downtown parks all summer long.

About the DDP

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) strengthens and supports Downtown Detroit through strategic initiatives and programs. DDP convenes business, philanthropic, and government partners to create a vibrant and resilient urban core for Detroit and the region.

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Your contribution to DDP will help advance efforts to continuously improve upon Downtown Detroit being a vibrant, thriving, and welcoming urban center for all to enjoy.

Downtown Detroit Fast Facts

6.3 Million

2024 Total Visitors

30.9 Million

2024 Total Visits

Does not include workers or residents

Explore Downtown Detroit

Downtown Detroit is a vibrant and welcoming community that boasts a number of beautiful public spaces that supports great walking and biking experiences and cultivates a vibrant retail and restaurant community.

The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) provides in-depth economic and market analysis and access to numerous events that focus on topics, including BIZ Connects, and roundtables.

The Downtown Detroit Datascape is a strategic initiative of the DDP and BIZ to provide actionable metrics and information, plus analysis to benchmark progress, inform decisions, and drive investment Downtown.

DDP programs and manages nearly 2,000 events annually in Downtown Detroit Parks + Public Spaces. Additionally, DDP also holds annual Signature Events celebrating the impact DDP has on Downtown and beyond.

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Summer Safety Tips

July 14, 2025

Summer Safety Tips

By Mike Bruggeman, CPP Chief Safety and Security Officer Year-round, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) collaborates with local safety agencies to ensure that our Downtown is safe, clean, and welcoming for . . .

Remembering Larry Marantette, 1949-2025

July 14, 2025

Remembering Larry Marantette, 1949-2025

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) celebrates the life and memory of Lawrence “Larry” Marantette, founding president and CEO of the Greater Downtown Partnership, which later merged into the DDP. He . . .

Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

July 14, 2025

Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

By Cari Easterday Chief Financial Officer I’m Cari Easterday, and I fell in love with Detroit when I began working downtown in 1997. I’ve been fortunate to witness the city’s . . .

Smart Public Restroom Pilot Launches in Cadillac Square

July 10, 2025

Smart Public Restroom Pilot Launches in Cadillac Square

On Thursday, July 10, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and Throne Labs hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Cadillac Square to introduce temporary, smart public restrooms. A ceremonial toilet paper ribbon . . .

Canadian Cinema Takes Center Stage at Campus Martius Park on July 17

June 27, 2025

Canadian Cinema Takes Center Stage at Campus Martius Park on July 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2025 Media Contacts: Natalie Stavale / 248-417-8510 Blake Roselle / 231-631-6675 [email protected] [email protected] Canadian Cinema Takes Center Stage at Campus Martius Park on July 17 . . .

Navigating Uncertainty: Why Businesses Must Plan Ahead

June 27, 2025

Navigating Uncertainty: Why Businesses Must Plan Ahead

By Cari Easterday and Elise Fields In today’s unpredictable economic environment, businesses are facing increasing concerns about potential recessions, fluctuating tariffs, market volatility and hyper-local disruptions, among other concerns. Businesses . . .

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🌊 Get ready! Our first Campus Kids Day — presented by @CorewellHealth and supported by @DetroitZoo — is just 1 week away on July 13!

Join the Baby Shark Bonanza 🦈 for an ocean-themed afternoon of #free family fun:

📸 Snap a pic with Baby Shark (2–3 p.m.)
🎉 Dance at the Bubble Dance Party with DJ Bri (1:30–2:30 & 3:30–4:30 p.m.)
🐙 Jump into fun with the giant octopus bounce house!
✂️ Craft stations courtesy of @MetroParentMag
🌲 Get hands-on with furs and feathers while learning about Detroit’s wild neighbors with the @MichiganDNR Outdoor Adventure Center team
🔬 Explore with the @Mi_Sci
✨ Glitter tattoos, lawn games, giveaways, baseball on the big screen, and more!

Plus: Don’t miss your chance to win big! All attendees can enter to win a family four-pack of tickets to the Detroit Zoo, including access to the Dragon Forest exhibit. You could also score tickets to Cocomelon Live or Sesame Street Live, courtesy of @313Presents! 🐉 🦓

Join us for an unforgettable day full of smiles and sunshine! ☀️

For more details and to check out our additional lineups, visit our link in bio. 

#DowntownDetroit | #DowntownDet | #CampusKidsDay #CampusMartiusPark |#ThingsToDoInDetroit | #metrodetroit | #familyfun | #familyevents | #kidsactivites | #summer
🎬✨ Metro Detroiters and Windsor friends: get ready for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, culture, and cross-border connection at Canadian Film Night in Campus Martius Park on July 17! 🇨🇦

This FREE double feature, starting at 7 PM, is brought to you by a dynamic partnership between the @windsorfilmfest and @DowntownDet, celebrating decades of collaboration between our two vibrant border cities.

🎥 Film lineup:
-Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story, a Peabody Award-winning documentary honoring the legacy of trailblazing soul singer Jackie Shane and her inspiring story of identity and resilience.

-Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, a darkly comedic, genre-bending French-language film (with English subtitles) exploring unlikely connection through a surreal and emotional lens.

🧺 Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and settle in for a night of film, community, and cross-border camaraderie in the nation's No. 1 Public Square — we can’t wait to see you there!

For all the details, visit our link in bio. 

#CanadianFilmNight | #CrossBorderCulture | #FilmUnderTheStars | #detroit | #windsor | #canada | #WIFF | #DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit | #WIFF2025
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Get ready to move, breathe and feel your best — Pilates In The Park arrives at Capitol Park in just two weeks on July 25! 

We welcome all to join us for Sculpt & Flow, a high-energy outdoor mat Pilates series led by expert instructors from Sculpt Pilates Detroit. These all-level classes will deliver a full-body workout that builds core strength, boosts body awareness, and centers the mind through intentional movement and breath, all in the unique, newly renovated Capitol Park right in Downtown. 

🧘 Participants should bring their own mat and water bottle
📍 Capitol Park — 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
🎟️ Free for Sculpt Pilates members
🎟️ $8 for non-members
✅ Pre-registration is required at https://bit.ly/sculpt-pilates-detroit

#CapitolParkDetroit | #SculptAndFlow | #DetroitFitness | #PilatesInThePark | #pilates | #fitness | #capitolpark | #DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit

Get ready to move, breathe and feel your best — Pilates In The Park arrives at Capitol Park in just two weeks on July 25!

We welcome all to join us for Sculpt & Flow, a high-energy outdoor mat Pilates series led by expert instructors from Sculpt Pilates Detroit. These all-level classes will deliver a full-body workout that builds core strength, boosts body awareness, and centers the mind through intentional movement and breath, all in the unique, newly renovated Capitol Park right in Downtown.

🧘 Participants should bring their own mat and water bottle
📍 Capitol Park — 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
🎟️ Free for Sculpt Pilates members
🎟️ $8 for non-members
✅ Pre-registration is required at

#CapitolParkDetroit | #SculptAndFlow | #DetroitFitness | #PilatesInThePark | #pilates | #fitness | #capitolpark | #DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit
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🤖 Adventure awaits at #CampusMartiusPark! Join us for Movie Nights in the D Tomorrow (July 11) with a free outdoor screening of The Wild Robot — a heartwarming story of survival, friendship, and finding your place in the world.

Arrive early for bonus fun starting at 6 p.m.:

🔧 Visit Detroit Chempreneurist Step into Innovation Station: Wild Robot Edition — where kids become eco-innovators! Using upcycled materials, theyll design and build their own Wild Robot to take home while exploring sustainability, engineering, and creativity.
🤖 Live robot demo by Team 818 – The Steel Armadillos before the movie!
🎁 Attendees can also enter to win tickets to exciting upcoming shows like KIDZ BOP and Disney On Ice courtesy of 313 Presents, plus Detroit Zoo passes thanks to our partners Detroit Zoo!
🍿 Don’t forget the fresh popcorn from Jettas Gourmet Popcorn, which will be available for purchase
🎬 Movie begins at 7 p.m. sharp — don’t miss it!

📲 For the full summer lineup, visit: https://downtowndetroit.org/events/category/movie-nights-in-the-d/

Quick tips on where to park and how to easily access the event: street parking available, download the Park Detroit App for a smooth process. Nearby garages include: One Campus Garage and 1001 Woodward Garage. You can find additional parking via Park Mobile and Park Whiz. Take the kiddos for a ride Downtown, when you take the Detroit People Mover.

#MovieNightsintheD | #DowntownDet| #TheWildRobot | #FreeMovieNight | #FamilyFun | #OutdoorMovies | #ThingsToDo | #KidsActivities | #MetroDetroit | #DowntownDetroit

🤖 Adventure awaits at #CampusMartiusPark! Join us for Movie Nights in the D Tomorrow (July 11) with a free outdoor screening of The Wild Robot — a heartwarming story of survival, friendship, and finding your place in the world.

Arrive early for bonus fun starting at 6 p.m.:

🔧 Visit Detroit Chempreneurist Step into Innovation Station: Wild Robot Edition — where kids become eco-innovators! Using upcycled materials, they'll design and build their own Wild Robot to take home while exploring sustainability, engineering, and creativity.
🤖 Live robot demo by Team 818 – The Steel Armadillos before the movie!
🎁 Attendees can also enter to win tickets to exciting upcoming shows like KIDZ BOP and Disney On Ice courtesy of 313 Presents, plus Detroit Zoo passes thanks to our partners Detroit Zoo!
🍿 Don’t forget the fresh popcorn from Jetta's Gourmet Popcorn, which will be available for purchase
🎬 Movie begins at 7 p.m. sharp — don’t miss it!

📲 For the full summer lineup, visit: https://downtowndetroit.org/events/category/…

Quick tips on where to park and how to easily access the event: street parking available, download the Park Detroit App for a smooth process. Nearby garages include: One Campus Garage and 1001 Woodward Garage. You can find additional parking via Park Mobile and Park Whiz. Take the kiddos for a ride Downtown, when you take the Detroit People Mover.

#MovieNightsintheD | #DowntownDet| #TheWildRobot | #FreeMovieNight | #FamilyFun | #OutdoorMovies | #ThingsToDo | #KidsActivities | #MetroDetroit | #DowntownDetroit
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Metro Detroiters and Windsor friends, save the date! On July 17, join us and our friends at Windsor International Film Festival for Canadian Film Night in Campus Martius Park — a FREE celebration of film culture, community, and the unique bond between our two border cities 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸

🎥 On screen:

• Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story — an award-winning documentary about soul singer Jackie Shane and her powerful story of identity and resilience.

• Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person — a darkly comedic, genre-blending French-language film (with English subtitles) exploring unexpected human connection.

🧺 Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of cinematic excellence and storytelling with neighbors from both sides of the border. We can’t wait to see you there!

More info: https://downtowndetroit.org/event/canadian-film-night-at-campus-martius-park/

#CanadianFilmNight | #FilmCulture | #CrossBorderConnection | #FilmUnderTheStars | #Detroit | #Windsor | #WIFF | #WIFF2025

Metro Detroiters and Windsor friends, save the date! On July 17, join us and our friends at Windsor International Film Festival for Canadian Film Night in Campus Martius Park — a FREE celebration of film culture, community, and the unique bond between our two border cities 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸

🎥 On screen:

• Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story — an award-winning documentary about soul singer Jackie Shane and her powerful story of identity and resilience.

• Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person — a darkly comedic, genre-blending French-language film (with English subtitles) exploring unexpected human connection.

🧺 Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of cinematic excellence and storytelling with neighbors from both sides of the border. We can’t wait to see you there!

More info: https://downtowndetroit.org/event/…

#CanadianFilmNight | #FilmCulture | #CrossBorderConnection | #FilmUnderTheStars | #Detroit | #Windsor | #WIFF | #WIFF2025
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Warm days, cool events — see what’s live #ThisWeekInTheParks!

🚚 Make lunchtime exciting with Detroit’s finest food trucks at Downtown Street Eats — Cadillac Square — 11 AM to 3 PM — Monday through Friday

🌮 Bring your squad for tacos and brain games at Tacos & Trivia supported by Corona USA — #CABANA313 at Campus Martius Park — 7 PM to 9 PM — Tuesday

🔥 Sweat it out at Workout Wednesday with First Responders 4 Fitness — Beacon Park Detroit — two free sessions at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM — Wednesday

🚽 Throne Bathrooms will be installing smart restrooms that will be temporarily stationed at Cadillac Square, starting July 10 through late August. — Thursday

🛍️ Discover local treasures at the Thursday Markets during Downtown Street Eats — Cadillac Square — 11 AM to 3 PM — Thursday

📽️ Go on a wild adventure with The Wild Robot at Movie Nights in the D at Campus Martius Park — 7 PM to 9 PM — Friday

🦈 Join Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health for a Baby Shark Bonanza —  Campus Martius Park — 1 PM to 5 PM — Sunday

Get details and learn more at: https://downtowndetroit.org/events/category/park-events/

#DowntownDetroit | #DowntownDet | #ThingsToDo | #MetroDetroit | #CadillacSquare | #CampusMartiusPark | #DetroitParks | #Detroit | #movienight | #kidsactivites | #kids | #FamilyFun

Warm days, cool events — see what’s live #ThisWeekInTheParks!

🚚 Make lunchtime exciting with Detroit’s finest food trucks at Downtown Street Eats — Cadillac Square — 11 AM to 3 PM — Monday through Friday

🌮 Bring your squad for tacos and brain games at Tacos & Trivia supported by Corona USA — #CABANA313 at Campus Martius Park — 7 PM to 9 PM — Tuesday

🔥 Sweat it out at Workout Wednesday with First Responders 4 Fitness — Beacon Park Detroit — two free sessions at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM — Wednesday

🚽 Throne Bathrooms will be installing smart restrooms that will be temporarily stationed at Cadillac Square, starting July 10 through late August. — Thursday

🛍️ Discover local treasures at the Thursday Markets during Downtown Street Eats — Cadillac Square — 11 AM to 3 PM — Thursday

📽️ Go on a wild adventure with The Wild Robot at Movie Nights in the D at Campus Martius Park — 7 PM to 9 PM — Friday

🦈 Join Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health for a Baby Shark Bonanza — Campus Martius Park — 1 PM to 5 PM — Sunday

Get details and learn more at: https://downtowndetroit.org/events/category/…

#DowntownDetroit | #DowntownDet | #ThingsToDo | #MetroDetroit | #CadillacSquare | #CampusMartiusPark | #DetroitParks | #Detroit | #movienight | #kidsactivites | #kids | #FamilyFun
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🌞 July is here, and summer in Downtown Detroit is vibrant! Our 2025 Summer in the Parks brochure is your go-to guide for #free, family-friendly fun and unforgettable experiences in select Downtown parks and public spaces.

Several DDP programs are continuing, and starting this month, even more exciting festivities are joining the lineup, including:

🚸 Campus Kids Days presented by Corewell Health and supported by Detroit Zoo 
🐾 Grand Circus Dog Park events presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions and supported by Michigan Humane and Premier Pet Supply
🧘 Community Yoga with Citizen Yoga at Capitol Park
💪 Pilates in the Park with Sculpt Pilates Detroit at Capitol Park
...and  more

Grab your friends, family, and colleagues and enjoy a fresh summer lineup of programs and events in the heart of the city. 

Get the full program schedule when you check out or download the summer brochure: https://bit.ly/4knoy22. 

#DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit | #Summer | #SummerInTheParks | #Brochure | #FamilyFun | #ThingsToDo | #Detroit | #MetroDetroit

🌞 July is here, and summer in Downtown Detroit is vibrant! Our 2025 Summer in the Parks brochure is your go-to guide for #free, family-friendly fun and unforgettable experiences in select Downtown parks and public spaces.

Several DDP programs are continuing, and starting this month, even more exciting festivities are joining the lineup, including:

🚸 Campus Kids Days presented by Corewell Health and supported by Detroit Zoo
🐾 Grand Circus Dog Park events presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions and supported by Michigan Humane and Premier Pet Supply
🧘 Community Yoga with Citizen Yoga at Capitol Park
💪 Pilates in the Park with Sculpt Pilates Detroit at Capitol Park
...and more

Grab your friends, family, and colleagues and enjoy a fresh summer lineup of programs and events in the heart of the city.

Get the full program schedule when you check out or download the summer brochure: .

#DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit | #Summer | #SummerInTheParks | #Brochure | #FamilyFun | #ThingsToDo | #Detroit | #MetroDetroit
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🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the Downtown Detroit Partnership! 🎆

As we honor our nations independence, we invite you to celebrate safely and take time to enjoy the vibrant parks and public spaces throughout Downtown Detroit. Whether youre gathering with family and friends or simply soaking in the summer atmosphere, we hope your day is filled with joy and meaning.

Wishing you a safe and memorable Fourth of July!

#independenceday | #happy4th | #DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the Downtown Detroit Partnership! 🎆

As we honor our nation's independence, we invite you to celebrate safely and take time to enjoy the vibrant parks and public spaces throughout Downtown Detroit. Whether you're gathering with family and friends or simply soaking in the summer atmosphere, we hope your day is filled with joy and meaning.

Wishing you a safe and memorable Fourth of July!

#independenceday | #happy4th | #DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit
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Summer in Detroit is in full swing with sunshine and endless ways to enjoy the city! 🌞🌬️

Although we’re taking a short break from programming this week in observance of the holiday, you can still enjoy the great outdoors at Downtown Parks and Public Spaces. 

Head to The Beach at Campus Martius Park Presented By Diversified Members Credit Union, to enjoy delicious food or a refreshing drink at Brisabar Detroit. You can enjoy an afternoon stroll, or simply relax and soak up the summer vibes at the nations number one Public Square. While you’re here, explore Downtown, filled with unique spots to eat, shop, and unwind all year round. 

We’ll be back starting July 7 with all your favorite weekly events and even more summer fun ahead. See you soon!

#DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit | #Summer | #SummerInTheParks

Summer in Detroit is in full swing with sunshine and endless ways to enjoy the city! 🌞🌬️

Although we’re taking a short break from programming this week in observance of the holiday, you can still enjoy the great outdoors at Downtown Parks and Public Spaces.

Head to The Beach at Campus Martius Park Presented By Diversified Members Credit Union, to enjoy delicious food or a refreshing drink at Brisabar Detroit. You can enjoy an afternoon stroll, or simply relax and soak up the summer vibes at the nation's number one Public Square. While you’re here, explore Downtown, filled with unique spots to eat, shop, and unwind all year round.

We’ll be back starting July 7 with all your favorite weekly events and even more summer fun ahead. See you soon!

#DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit | #Summer | #SummerInTheParks
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It’s officially patio season in Downtown Detroit! ☀️🌆⁠

From iconic local eats to flavors from around the world, there’s no better time to grab a seat outside. Sip your morning coffee with a friend, enjoy lunch with a breeze, or unwind with dinner in the heart of the city.⁠☕️🍕
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Swipe through to discover a few of our favorite small business patios! Let’s keep the summer vibes going by tagging your favorite Downtown restaurant that offers patio seating! 🍽️🪴

#DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroitSmallBusiness | #ShopLocal313 | #DowntownDetroitFood | #PatioSeason | Cannelle Detroit | Buddys Pizza | Le Suprême Detroit | JoJos Shake Bar - Detroit | La Lanterna | Sahara Detroit | Spkrbox | The Siren Hotel | Vicentes Cuban Cuisine

It’s officially patio season in Downtown Detroit! ☀️🌆⁠

From iconic local eats to flavors from around the world, there’s no better time to grab a seat outside. Sip your morning coffee with a friend, enjoy lunch with a breeze, or unwind with dinner in the heart of the city.⁠☕️🍕

Swipe through to discover a few of our favorite small business patios! Let’s keep the summer vibes going by tagging your favorite Downtown restaurant that offers patio seating! 🍽️🪴

#DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroitSmallBusiness | #ShopLocal313 | #DowntownDetroitFood | #PatioSeason | Cannelle Detroit | Buddy's Pizza | Le Suprême Detroit | JoJo's Shake Bar - Detroit | La Lanterna | Sahara Detroit | Spkrbox | The Siren Hotel | Vicente's Cuban Cuisine
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