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Yoga With Ivianna

Join the Women Empowerment Circle Group at Campus Martius Park for a free community yoga session designed to help you feel calm, refreshed, and reconnected. Led by instructor Ivianna Feimster, […]

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Pickleball at Beacon Park

Join us for the fastest-growing sport around – Pickleball! Experience the excitement of team tournaments and open play sessions on our two outdoor courts, complete with lights for evening play. […]

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Recap: DDP’s Opening Day Tailgate

What an epic Tigers season opener! Last Friday, April 4, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its free Opening Day Tailgate Party presented by Miller Lite at the historic Grand […]

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Rivertown Business Improvement Zone

Rivertown Business Improvement Zone The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone’s (BIZ) sustained success and stakeholder support has become a best practice model for our neighboring communities — inspiring the exploration […]

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Detroit Grand Prix (Sunday)

The 35th Grand Prix event in the City’s history will return to the 1.7-mile, nine-turn Streets of Downtown Detroit circuit that runs along the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk, May 30-June 1, […]

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Detroit Grand Prix (Saturday)

The 35th Grand Prix event in the City’s history will return to the 1.7-mile, nine-turn Streets of Downtown Detroit circuit that runs along the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk, May 30-June 1, […]

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Detroit Grand Prix (Friday)

The 35th Grand Prix event in the City’s history will return to the 1.7-mile, nine-turn Streets of Downtown Detroit circuit that runs along the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk, May 30-June 1, […]

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Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

By Chelsea Salame Sr. Manager, Community Small Business Development My name is Chelsea Salame, and I’ve been a proud Detroiter for over 13 years, choosing to live, work, and play […]

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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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WE DID IT, DETROIT!
Campus Martius Park is #1

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

Thank you to everyone who voted and showed up year-round. This win is all of ours, Detroit.

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.

Support the DDP

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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Detroit’s Campus Martius Park Named ‘No. 1 Public Square in America’ For Third Consecutive Year

April 16, 2025

Detroit’s Campus Martius Park Named ‘No. 1 Public Square in America’ For Third Consecutive Year

Downtown Detroit celebrates a three-peat victory in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced a major win for the city: Campus Martius Park . . .

Recap: DDP’s Opening Day Tailgate

April 11, 2025

Recap: DDP’s Opening Day Tailgate

What an epic Tigers season opener! Last Friday, April 4, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its free Opening Day Tailgate Party presented by Miller Lite at the historic Grand . . .

Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

April 3, 2025

Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

By Chelsea Salame Sr. Manager, Community Small Business Development My name is Chelsea Salame, and I’ve been a proud Detroiter for over 13 years, choosing to live, work, and play . . .

Event Recap: DDP Small Business Series: Safety

March 27, 2025

Event Recap: DDP Small Business Series: Safety

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its first Small Business Series focused on Downtown safety. This event brought together local businesses including hotels, restaurants, and retail shops that are based . . .

Getting Your Business Ready for a Thriving Spring & Summer in Downtown Detroit 

March 27, 2025

Getting Your Business Ready for a Thriving Spring & Summer in Downtown Detroit 

Getting Your Business Ready for a Thriving Spring & Summer in Downtown Detroit By Cari Easterday and Elise Fields With the arrival of spring, Downtown Detroit is gearing up for . . .

Downtown Detroit Partnership Welcomes Two New Board Members

March 27, 2025

Downtown Detroit Partnership Welcomes Two New Board Members

Executives from BCBS of Michigan join DDP Board DETROIT (March 27, 2025) – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is pleased to announce that Tricia Keith, president and CEO, and Tiffany Albert, senior . . .

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The National Basketball Association (@NBA) is tipping off the NBA Road Trip to the Trophy tour ahead of the @detroitpistons’ first Playoff game on Saturday, April 19. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Grand Circus Park, fans of all ages can enjoy Pistons activities, giveaways, temporary tattoos, DJs, plus special appearances from Hooper, Pistons Dancers, and more. 

#NBARoadTrip | #Pistons | #Detroit | #ThingsToDo | #NBA | #GrandCircusPark
🏆 Three-peat complete! We are proud to announce Campus Martius Park has officially been crowned the No. 1 Public Square in the country by @usatoday’s @10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third year in a row! 🎊

Thank you to everyone who voted and showed up year-round. This win is all of ours, Detroit. 💛

From Movie Nights in the D, skating at The Rink, and family fun, there’s no space like Detroit’s Gathering Place and now the rest of the country knows it too. Let’s keep showing the world what makes Campus Martius Park and this city so special.

#BestPublicSquare | #Detroit | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #USAToday | #USAToday10Best | #Detroitproud | #godetroit | #community | #metrodetroit | #placemaking
So many new places to love in Downtown Detroit 🧡 Whether you’re in the mood to sip, shop, or snack—these new businesses have you covered.

Welcome to Downtown Detroit…
☕️ @detroit.rosa (222 3rd Ave)
🍣 @sorayadetroit (160 W Fort St)
🍹 @thepostbardetroit (1325 Broadway St)
⚾️ @parlay_detroit (1260 Washington Blvd)
🃏 @3kingssportscards (1414 Griswold St)
🍻 @thesocialbrews (211 W Fort St #100)
🍔 @chaosburgermi (110 Clifford St)

👉 Send this reel to a friend or co-worker you’re bringing on your next Downtown adventure and hit up one (or all!) of these amazing spots! 

👉 Click the link in our bio to visit DDP's Business Directory for a complete list of Downtown Businesses.

#DowntownDetroit | #DowntownDet | #DDPSmallBusiness | #WelcometoDowntownDetroit | #DowntownDetroitBusiness | #Detroit | #Michigan | #Midwest | #Shopping | #Retail | #metroDetroit | #community | #shoplocal
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🎙️ TODAY on WJR-AM 🎙️

#EricLarson, CEO of Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), is taking over the airwaves as guest host of FOCUS with Paul W. Smith from 12–2 p.m. on WJR Radio!

Tune in for an exciting lineup of powerhouse guests making an impact across Detroit, Michigan, and beyond:

🏃‍♂️ #AaronVelthoven – VP & Race Director, Detroit Free Press Marathon
🌳 #DavidCowan –  Chief Public Spaces Officer, DDP
💼 #DennisArcherJr. – Chairman & CEO, sixteen42 ventures
🏙️ #JoshSirefman – CEO, Michigan Central
🏎️ #BudDenker – President, Penske Corporation
🏆 #WillPower – Team Penske INDYCAR driver & 3x Detroit Grand Prix winner
🏛️ #IanConyers – Head of Community Affairs, Amazon & Former MI State Senator
🎬 #VincentGeorgie – Executive Director, Windsor International Film Festival
⚽ #SeanMann – CEO & Co-owner, Detroit City FC
📈 #HilaryDoe – Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, MEDC

You won’t want to miss the conversations shaping Detroit’s future. 📻 

#Detroit | #Michigan | #Leadership |#WJR | #radioshow | #DetroitFuture | #community | #DowntownDet

🎙️ TODAY on WJR-AM 🎙️

#EricLarson, CEO of Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), is taking over the airwaves as guest host of FOCUS with Paul W. Smith from 12–2 p.m. on WJR Radio!

Tune in for an exciting lineup of powerhouse guests making an impact across Detroit, Michigan, and beyond:

🏃‍♂️ #AaronVelthoven – VP & Race Director, Detroit Free Press Marathon
🌳 #DavidCowan – Chief Public Spaces Officer, DDP
💼 #DennisArcherJr. – Chairman & CEO, sixteen42 ventures
🏙️ #JoshSirefman – CEO, Michigan Central
🏎️ #BudDenker – President, Penske Corporation
🏆 #WillPower – Team Penske INDYCAR driver & 3x Detroit Grand Prix winner
🏛️ #IanConyers – Head of Community Affairs, Amazon & Former MI State Senator
🎬 #VincentGeorgie – Executive Director, Windsor International Film Festival
⚽ #SeanMann – CEO & Co-owner, Detroit City FC
📈 #HilaryDoe – Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, MEDC

You won’t want to miss the conversations shaping Detroit’s future. 📻

#Detroit | #Michigan | #Leadership |#WJR | #radioshow | #DetroitFuture | #community | #DowntownDet
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🏆 Three-peat complete! We are proud to announce Campus Martius Park has officially been crowned the No. 1 Public Square in the country by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third year in a row! 🎊

Thank you to everyone who voted and showed up year-round. This win is all of ours, Detroit. 💛

From Movie Nights in the D, skating at The Rink, and family fun, there’s no space like Detroit’s Gathering Place and now the rest of the country knows it too. Let’s keep showing the world what makes Campus Martius Park and this city so special.

#BestPublicSquare | #Detroit | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #USAToday | #USAToday10Best | #Detroitproud | #godetroit | #community | #metrodetroit | #placemaking

🏆 Three-peat complete! We are proud to announce Campus Martius Park has officially been crowned the No. 1 Public Square in the country by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third year in a row! 🎊

Thank you to everyone who voted and showed up year-round. This win is all of ours, Detroit. 💛

From Movie Nights in the D, skating at The Rink, and family fun, there’s no space like Detroit’s Gathering Place and now the rest of the country knows it too. Let’s keep showing the world what makes Campus Martius Park and this city so special.

#BestPublicSquare | #Detroit | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #USAToday | #USAToday10Best | #Detroitproud | #godetroit | #community | #metrodetroit | #placemaking
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Spice up your lunch today with bold, fresh flavors at Downtown Street Eats in #CadillacSquare, right in the heart of Downtown! Trucks are serving up tasty bites Mon. – Fri. from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Todays delicious lineup:
🌭 Fun Food Express
🥧 Grand Traverse Pie Company
🌮 Los Dos Amigo’s Taco Truck
🦀 Mr. Creole
🍔 Sonny’s Hamburgers
🍝 Andiamo

To check out the tasty lineups coming up this week and beyond—just click the link for more details!  https://downtowndetroit.org/events/

#DowntownSteetEats | #DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit | #Foodtrucks | #foodtrucksinthed | #lunch | #Lunchbreak | #Detroit | #metroDetroit | #community | #thingstodo

Spice up your lunch today with bold, fresh flavors at Downtown Street Eats in #CadillacSquare, right in the heart of Downtown! Trucks are serving up tasty bites Mon. – Fri. from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Today's delicious lineup:
🌭 Fun Food Express
🥧 Grand Traverse Pie Company
🌮 Los Dos Amigo’s Taco Truck
🦀 Mr. Creole
🍔 Sonny’s Hamburgers
🍝 Andiamo

To check out the tasty lineups coming up this week and beyond—just click the link for more details!

#DowntownSteetEats | #DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit | #Foodtrucks | #foodtrucksinthed | #lunch | #Lunchbreak | #Detroit | #metroDetroit | #community | #thingstodo
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🚧 Don’t let construction stop the fun! 🚶‍♀️🍽️🛍️

Greektown Detroit is open for business and full of flavor, charm, and local pride. Head Downtown to support the amazing small businesses that make this neighborhood so special. 💙

🎭 Catch live entertainment 
🍝 Dine at delicious restaurants 
🎲 Enjoy the vibrant energy of the district

Every visit helps keep this community thriving. So grab your friends, make it a day (or night) out, and show some love to Greektown during its construction phase. ✨ 

#HowToAccess Greektown during construction: 
- Pedestrian access to Monroe Street and the greater Greektown will remain throughout the streetscape upgrades.
- Greektown Casino parking garage will remain open and accessible from Macomb and Chrysler Service Drive entrances.
- Additionally, street parking, People Mover, surface parking lots and garages will be available, allowing quick access to the Greektown District. 

#DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit | #Downtown | #GreektownDetroit | #ConstructionUpdate | #UrbanInnovation | #Detroit | #community

🚧 Don’t let construction stop the fun! 🚶‍♀️🍽️🛍️

Greektown Detroit is open for business and full of flavor, charm, and local pride. Head Downtown to support the amazing small businesses that make this neighborhood so special. 💙

🎭 Catch live entertainment
🍝 Dine at delicious restaurants
🎲 Enjoy the vibrant energy of the district

Every visit helps keep this community thriving. So grab your friends, make it a day (or night) out, and show some love to Greektown during its construction phase. ✨

#HowToAccess Greektown during construction:
- Pedestrian access to Monroe Street and the greater Greektown will remain throughout the streetscape upgrades.
- Greektown Casino parking garage will remain open and accessible from Macomb and Chrysler Service Drive entrances.
- Additionally, street parking, People Mover, surface parking lots and garages will be available, allowing quick access to the Greektown District.

#DowntownDet | #DowntownDetroit | #Downtown | #GreektownDetroit | #ConstructionUpdate | #UrbanInnovation | #Detroit | #community
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#ICYMI— Baseball is back! ⚾ Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at  Grand Circus Park for our Opening Day Tailgate Party presented by Miller Lite. Cheers to an upcoming season full of great plays, good vibes, and unforgettable moments! 🍻💙

Plus, a huge thank you to our additional partners and sponsors who helped to make it happen Xfinity, DTE Energy, Sheetz, Verizon and McDonalds.

Looking for more highlights? Visit our website for more: https://downtowndetroit.org/news-insights/recap-ddps-opening-day-tailgate/ 

#DowntownDet | #DetroitOpeningDay | #DowntownDetroit | #OpeningDay | #Detroit | #GrandCircusPark |#Baseball

#ICYMI— Baseball is back! ⚾ Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at Grand Circus Park for our Opening Day Tailgate Party presented by Miller Lite. Cheers to an upcoming season full of great plays, good vibes, and unforgettable moments! 🍻💙

Plus, a huge thank you to our additional partners and sponsors who helped to make it happen Xfinity, DTE Energy, Sheetz, Verizon and McDonald's.

Looking for more highlights? Visit our website for more: https://downtowndetroit.org/news-insights/…

#DowntownDet | #DetroitOpeningDay | #DowntownDetroit | #OpeningDay | #Detroit | #GrandCircusPark |#Baseball
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Unwind. Compete. Repeat. Pickleball is coming to Beacon Park Detroit, and you’re invited.🎾

✨ Outdoor evening play available under the lights
👟 Tournaments, leagues and open sessions for all skill levels
🍻 Food & drinks to stay fueled available at Lumen Detroit 

Produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership — this is your chance to play the fast-growing sport in the heart of the city. Limited spots are available! Register now at: https://comeplaydetroit.com/beaconpark/

For more information about Beacon Park, visit DTEBeaconPark.com

#DowntownDet | #BeaconPark | #Detroit | #Fitness | #Pickleball | #Tournament | #Sports | #DowntownDetroit | #DTE | DTE Energy

Unwind. Compete. Repeat. Pickleball is coming to Beacon Park Detroit, and you’re invited.🎾

✨ Outdoor evening play available under the lights
👟 Tournaments, leagues and open sessions for all skill levels
🍻 Food & drinks to stay fueled available at Lumen Detroit

Produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership — this is your chance to play the fast-growing sport in the heart of the city. Limited spots are available! Register now at:

For more information about Beacon Park, visit DTEBeaconPark.com

#DowntownDet | #BeaconPark | #Detroit | #Fitness | #Pickleball | #Tournament | #Sports | #DowntownDetroit | #DTE | DTE Energy
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So many new places to love in Downtown Detroit 🧡 Whether you’re in the mood to sip, shop, or snack—these new businesses have you covered.

Welcome to Downtown Detroit…
☕️ Rosa (222 3rd Ave)
🍣 #SorayaDetroit (160 W Fort St)
🍹 Post Bar Detroit (1325 Broadway St)
⚾️ Parlay Detroit (1260 Washington Blvd)
🃏 3 KINGS Sports Cards and Collectibles (1414 Griswold St)
🍻 The Social Brews (211 W Fort St #100)
🍔 Chaos Burger (110 Clifford St)

👉 Send this reel to a friend or co-worker you’re bringing on your next Downtown adventure and hit up one (or all!) of these amazing spots!

👉 Click the link to visit DDP's Business Directory for a complete list of Downtown Businesses:

#DowntownDetroit | #DowntownDet | #DDPSmallBusiness | #WelcometoDowntownDetroit | #DowntownDetroitBusiness | #Detroit | #Michigan | #Midwest | #Shopping | #Retail | #metroDetroit | #community | #shoplocal
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Spring in Michigan means one thing… adjusting the thermostat every five minutes. 🌤️❄️🌸

While we wait for steady sunshine and blooming gardens, theres plenty to enjoy in Downtown’s Parks and Public Spaces:

🌯 Grab lunch at Downtown Street Eats in #CadillacSquare
🛍️ Shop local gems around #CapitolPark (yes, it’s still open during construction!)
🐾 Let your pup roam free at the off-leash dog park in #GrandCircusPark

Whatever the weather brings, we can’t wait to welcome you Downtown.

#DowntownDet | #SpringInTheD | #DowntownDetroit | #publicspaces | #spring | #placemaking | #sunshine | #Detroit | #metrodetroit | #community

Spring in Michigan means one thing… adjusting the thermostat every five minutes. 🌤️❄️🌸

While we wait for steady sunshine and blooming gardens, there's plenty to enjoy in Downtown’s Parks and Public Spaces:

🌯 Grab lunch at Downtown Street Eats in #CadillacSquare
🛍️ Shop local gems around #CapitolPark (yes, it’s still open during construction!)
🐾 Let your pup roam free at the off-leash dog park in #GrandCircusPark

Whatever the weather brings, we can’t wait to welcome you Downtown.

#DowntownDet | #SpringInTheD | #DowntownDetroit | #publicspaces | #spring | #placemaking | #sunshine | #Detroit | #metrodetroit | #community
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