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Grand Circus Park Bourbon Garden

Come enjoy live smooth jazz, cash bar, lite bites, and good vibes in beautiful Grand Circus Park! We feature unique and interesting bourbons each week in addition to a full […]

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Grand Circus Park Bourbon Garden

Come enjoy live smooth jazz, cash bar, lite bites, and good vibes in beautiful Grand Circus Park! We feature unique and interesting bourbons each week in addition to a full […]

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Grand Circus Park Bourbon Garden

Come enjoy live smooth jazz, cash bar, lite bites, and good vibes in beautiful Grand Circus Park! We feature unique and interesting bourbons each week in addition to a full […]

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Grand Circus Park Bourbon Garden

Come enjoy live smooth jazz, cash bar, lite bites, and good vibes in beautiful Grand Circus Park! We feature unique and interesting bourbons each week in addition to a full […]

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Baby & Me Yoga at Beacon Park

Baby + Me yoga classes are a very comfortable, supportive environment where parents can meet, make connections and enjoy special times with their babies, all while experiencing the benefits of […]

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Family Fun Days

Sundays are fun days at Beacon Park’s Family Fun Days. Each week features a different theme and includes a mix of free activities for all ages to enjoy, such as […]

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Night Market

Shop, dance, drink and eat all in one place. On Saturday evenings, Beacon Park is transformed into a marketplace where visitors can shop local and support a rotating list of […]

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Hustle and Flow

Saturdays | June 4 – August 29 | 3:30 pm – 5 pm Learn the basics of non-partner dance styles like hustle, line dancing and ballroom with an experienced instructor […]

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Friday Beach Party

Friday Beach Party Presented by BetMGM | Campus Martius | Fri. Aug. 26 | 4 pm – 10 pm Kick-off your weekend at The Beach at Campus Martius Park, a hot spot […]

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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.

DDP takes an active role in development and planning decisions that positively impacts the city’s economic prosperity. We also work with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors on multiple programs and projects to enhance Downtown’s appeal to businesses, residents, and visitors. Additionally, we provide direct services that create a cleaner, safer, and welcoming Downtown for all.

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Downtown Detroit Fast Facts

22,000,000

Annual visits (nonworkers/residents) to Downtown Detroit in 2021.

186

Restaurants and retail establishment in the Downtown.

Datascape Trends

What Has Changed Since 2019, What to Expect Moving Forward

By Joshua Long, Data Program Director Observational bias is the phenomenon where the apparent observed values are different from what the actual true values are. It comes about because individuals . . .

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BIZ Ambassador Highlights

Anything is Possible: Calvin Hasberry – BIZ Ambassador of the Year (2021)

By Anjana Schroeder, Director of Marketing and Communications, BIZ As a lifelong Detroiter, Calvin Hasberry is dedicated to his city. He was inspired by a fellow Ambassador to make a . . .

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DDP in the News

Downtown Street Eats is back, meet the woman putting local small businesses in the spotlight

Click On Detroit– As downtown workers return back to their offices and as apartments fill up nearby, a summertime favorite returns: Downtown Street Eats. Every weekday, a handful of food . . .

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Downtown Parks

Campus Martius Park Named Top Public Square by USA Today 10Best

DETROIT – Detroit’s Campus Martius was recognized in USA Today’s 10Best Top Public Squares for 2021. “Campus Martius Park serves as Detroit’s gathering place, where locals and visitors alike can come . . .

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Campus Martius Fountain
Small Business Spotlights

Congratulations Hot Sam’s Detroit on 100 Years!

From Kitty Whitfield, Small Business Engagement Manager “Your one-stop shop for everything men’s fashion located in Downtown Detroit, Michigan.” Hot Sam’s has been serving and creating well-dressed gentlemen in Downtown . . .

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2022 Perceptions Survey

Share Your Voice for a Chance to Win a Spirit Card. The Downtown Detroit Partnership and the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) are inviting you to participate in this survey to help guide our work in Downtown Detroit. Your input will help us improve services and assist in planning for future Downtown programs.

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Explore Downtown Detroit

Experience Downtown

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.

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Business Connect

The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) provides Downtown businesses with support, assistance navigating city resources, opportunities to network, and in-depth economic and market analysis. DDP and BIZ members have access to numerous events that . . .

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Downtown Detroit Datascape

The Downtown Detroit Datascape is a strategic initiative of the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) to provide metrics, actionable information, and analysis that will help stakeholders benchmark progress, make informed decisions and drive investment throughout the . . .

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Events

DDP programs and manages nearly 2,000 events annually in Downtown Detroit Parks + Public Spaces, including Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square, Beacon Park, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park, and the Woodward Esplanade.

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Shifting Detroit Into the Future

July 26, 2022

Shifting Detroit Into the Future

DDP Impact

By Eric B. Larson You may have noticed that I close each CEO Update with “See you in the parks.” This statement has a deeper purpose and meaning than simply . . .

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Spotlight on the News: CEO Eric Larson on the 100th anniversary of the DDP

July 22, 2022

Spotlight on the News: CEO Eric Larson on the 100th anniversary of the DDP

DDP in the News

WXYZ Detroit – WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, July 24, Spotlight on the News will conduct an in-depth interview with Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. He’ll tell us the . . .

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CEO Eric Larson and CAO Lila Asante-Appiah talk about DEI within DDP

June 15, 2022

CEO Eric Larson and CAO Lila Asante-Appiah talk about DEI within DDP

CEO Note

Earlier this summer, I asked our Chief Administrative Officer, Lila Asante-Appiah, to take some time to talk about Juneteenth and more broadly about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. DEI . . .

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Spotlight on the News: Music, arts, and development with Joshua Elling; & MoGo’s Adriel Thornton

June 3, 2022

Spotlight on the News: Music, arts, and development with Joshua Elling; & MoGo’s Adriel Thornton

DDP in the News

WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, June 5, Spotlight on the News explores two initiatives designed to keep neighborhoods in Michigan’s largest municipal region moving forward. Joshua Elling, CEO of Jefferson . . .

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DBusiness Daily Update: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Gets $3M Grant from Erb Family Foundation, and More

June 3, 2022

DBusiness Daily Update: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Gets $3M Grant from Erb Family Foundation, and More

DDP in the News

DBusiness -Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies, including updates about the COVID-19 pandemic. To share a business . . .

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Downtown Detroit Partnership has announced the full lineup for “Summer 2022 in the Parks”

June 2, 2022

Downtown Detroit Partnership has announced the full lineup for “Summer 2022 in the Parks”

DDP in the News

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), with support from the DTE Beacon Park Foundation, announced today the full lineup of events for “Summer 2022 in the Parks,” a variety . . .

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Put on your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road to the Wizard of OZ at Campus Martius Park this Thursday Presented by Capitol One Cafe. Grab some popcorn and watch as Dorothy Gale and her dog are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz on the “Big Screen”. The movie starts at 7 pm.

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Put on your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road to the Wizard of OZ at Campus Martius Park this Thursday Presented by Capitol One Cafe. Grab some popcorn and watch as Dorothy Gale and her dog are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz on the “Big Screen”. The movie starts at 7 pm. #DowntownDet #MovieNightsInTheD #CapitolOneCafe
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A quick reminder that free community WIFI is available at DDP Parks. Just connect to “Detroit Parks” and you can begin surfing the web at impressive speeds up to 10 GB! No password is required.

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A quick reminder that free community WIFI is available at DDP Parks. Just connect to “Detroit Parks” and you can begin surfing the web at impressive speeds up to 10 GB! No password is required. #DowntownDET
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Tomorrow is Market Friday at Cadillac Square a weekly pop-up market featuring local food and beverage purveyors, artisans and other vendors bringing a colorful array of unique goods to downtown Detroit. Be sure to stop in and shop until you drop! from 11 am until 3 pm. We look forward to seeing you down there!

#DowntownDET #CadillacSquare #MarketFriday

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Tomorrow is Market Friday at Cadillac Square a weekly pop-up market featuring local food and beverage purveyors, artisans and other vendors bringing a colorful array of unique goods to downtown Detroit. Be sure to stop in and shop until you drop! from 11 am until 3 pm. We look forward to seeing you down there! #DowntownDET #CadillacSquare #MarketFriday
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When it's time to make some waves, there’s no place better to be than at the Friday Night Beach Party at Campus Martius Park presented by BetMGM. Take in the sounds of summer and enjoy the chill vibe. Grab some friends and we'll see you there on Friday.

#DowntownDET #CampusMartius

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Aug 3

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When it's time to make some waves, there’s no place better to be than at the Friday Night Beach Party at Campus Martius Park presented by BetMGM. Take in the sounds of summer and enjoy the chill vibe. Grab some friends and we'll see you there on Friday. #DowntownDET #CampusMartius
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Visit Cadillac Square weekdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for some Downtown Street Eats. This year marks the 10th season of bringing a variety of different food trucks, carts and cuisines to downtown Detroit as one of Michigan’s largest and most popular weekly food truck rallies. Don’t just take our word for it come down and try them!

#DowntownDET #CadillacSquare #DowntownStreetEats

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Visit Cadillac Square weekdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for some Downtown Street Eats. This year marks the 10th season of bringing a variety of different food trucks, carts and cuisines to downtown Detroit as one of Michigan’s largest and most popular weekly food truck rallies. Don’t just take our word for it come down and try them! #DowntownDET #CadillacSquare #DowntownStreetEats
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Join @beaconparkdetroit & @iam_coachkiwi for the summer Sunday
fitness and wellness series! Each event involves a 45-60 minute fitness
session that will cater to all fitness levels. Following the fitness
session, there will be a 20-30 minute wellness session.

Please pre-register to attend. Limited in-person spots are available.
This class is FREE and OPEN to the public. Visit link to sign up: https://riseandgrindfitnessinthepark.eventbrite.com

#DowntownDet #BeaconPark #Detroit

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Join @beaconparkdetroit & @iam_coachkiwi for the summer Sunday fitness and wellness series! Each event involves a 45-60 minute fitness session that will cater to all fitness levels. Following the fitness session, there will be a 20-30 minute wellness session. Please pre-register to attend. Limited in-person spots are available. This class is FREE and OPEN to the public. Visit link to sign up: https://riseandgrindfitnessinthepark.eventbrite.com #DowntownDet #BeaconPark #Detroit
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A quick reminder free community WIFI is available at DDP Parks. Just connect to “Detroit Parks” and you can begin surfing the web at impressive speeds up to 10 GB! No password is required.

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Tomorrow is Market Friday at Cadillac Square a weekly pop-up market featuring local food and beverage purveyors, artisans and other vendors bringing a colorful array of unique goods to downtown Detroit. Be sure to stop in and shop until you drop! from 11 am until 3 pm. Vendor lineups are available weekly at: https://downtowndetroit.org/events/ We look forward to seeing you down there!

Tomorrow is Market Friday at Cadillac Square a weekly pop-up market featuring local food and beverage purveyors, artisans and other vendors bringing a colorful array of unique goods to downtown Detroit. Be sure to stop in and shop until you drop! from 11 am until 3 pm. Vendor lineups are available weekly at:

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When its time to make some waves, there’s no place better to be than at the Friday Night Beach Party at Campus Martius Park presented by BetMGM. Take in the sounds of summer and enjoy the chill vibe. Grab some friends and well see you there on Friday.

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Visit Cadillac Square weekdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for some Downtown Street Eats. This year marks the 10th season of bringing a variety of different food trucks, carts and cuisines to downtown Detroit as one of Michigan’s largest and most popular weekly food truck rallies. Don’t just take our word for it come down and try them! Lineups available at https://downtowndetroit.org/events/

Visit Cadillac Square weekdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for some Downtown Street Eats. This year marks the 10th season of bringing a variety of different food trucks, carts and cuisines to downtown Detroit as one of Michigan’s largest and most popular weekly food truck rallies. Don’t just take our word for it come down and try them! Lineups available at ... See MoreSee Less

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The DDP is proud to partner with the Grand Prix to bring racing back to the streets of Downtown Detroit.
2022 Grand Prix Sizzle DDP

Downtown Detroit Partnership June 30, 2022 3:49 pm

The DDP is proud to partner with the Grand Prix to bring racing back to the streets of Downtown Detroit.

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The Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador team is always working hard for you, Detroit. Remember to share a smile when you see them!
BIZ Ambassador Spring Cleaning Blitz 2022

Downtown Detroit Partnership May 25, 2022 12:00 am

The Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador team is always working hard for you, Detroit. Remember to share a smile when you see them!

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Meet Calvin Hasberry, BIZ Ambassador of the Year for 2021!
2022 Calvin Hasberry BIZ Ambassador Highlight

Downtown Detroit Partnership May 25, 2022 12:00 am

Meet Calvin Hasberry, BIZ Ambassador of the Year for 2021!

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2022 marks 100 years of the Downtown Detroit Partnership's service to Detroit! Learn more at downtowndetroit.org!
2022 DDP CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

Downtown Detroit Partnership March 24, 2022 3:53 pm

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BIZ Ambassador Highlight: Patricia McCullough

Downtown Detroit Partnership February 14, 2022 6:12 pm

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2021 End of Year Message from DDP CEO Eric B. Larson

Downtown Detroit Partnership December 21, 2021 9:34 am

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