Information on BIZ Renewal

The Downtown BIZ Board of Directors invites Owners of Assessable Property within the BIZ to both its Annual Meeting and a Special Meeting on BIZ Renewal.

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CHALET 313

CHALET 313 Designed By Gardner White Campus Martius Park unveils a new, never-before-seen seasonal gathering space: a stunning, two-story heated lounge designed by Gardner White! With cozy seating, a lively […]

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Menorah In The D

Come celebrate the Festival of Lights on December 25th. The menorah will stand tall in Cadillac Square throughout the eight nights of Hanukkah.

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Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

As a kid I grew up moving around a lot, but my parents were from Michigan and the Detroit area. Every time we visited; I always felt a strong connection […]

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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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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

30,000,000

Annual visits (nonworkers/residents) to Downtown Detroit in 2023.

181

Restaurants and retail establishments in Downtown Detroit.

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. 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.

The Rink at Campus Martius Park

Presented By Visit Detroit

The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit is the premier family-friendly outdoor skating rink in Michigan. Situated on Woodward Avenue in Downtown Detroit, the Rink offers one of the most beautiful and iconic skating experiences in the country and continues to be a top destination for the entire region and State of Michigan.

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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Downtown Detroit Partnership’s Detroit Aglow Celebrates 40 Years

November 22, 2024

Downtown Detroit Partnership’s Detroit Aglow Celebrates 40 Years

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Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

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Plan Your Visit to the 2024 Detroit Tree Lighting

November 14, 2024

Plan Your Visit to the 2024 Detroit Tree Lighting

Event Details Kick-off the holiday season at the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) 21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by the DTE Energy Foundation, held Friday, November 22 from 4-9 p.m. . . .

I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project Peer Review

November 13, 2024

I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project Peer Review

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Downtown Detroit Partnership I-375 Peer Review Report Offers Recommendations to Maximize the Project Opportunity

November 13, 2024

Downtown Detroit Partnership I-375 Peer Review Report Offers Recommendations to Maximize the Project Opportunity

DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) announced today the release of its I-375 Peer Review Report, which includes design evaluation and collaboration, construction mitigation, and opportunity assessment sections. Through . . .

The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit Kicks Off 2024-2025 Season with an Opening Weekend Celebration, Nov. 23-34

November 11, 2024

The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit Kicks Off 2024-2025 Season with an Opening Weekend Celebration, Nov. 23-34

Michigan’s premier outdoor skating rink marks its 21st season A full weekend of themed skate parties, live DJs, special guest appearances and more will be offered New CHALET 313 designed . . .

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The lights are ON! Detroit’s Christmas Tree is shining brightly for all to see in Campus Martius Park! 🎄✨ Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at the 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by @dte_energy_official Foundation and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership. Now that the holiday season has begun, come experience the magic of winter in Downtown Detroit! Find upcoming festive fun at our link in bio! ❄️

#DetroitTreeLighting2024 | #DowntownDetroit | #HolidaysInTheD | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #holidayfun | #DetroitTreeLighting
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Santa has arrived tonight in style! With a little help from @Lexususa, Rudolph earned a well-deserved night off. 🚗 🎅 Take a look at this luxury vehicle parked under Downtown Detroit's holiday lights all weekend long.

#DetroitTreeLighting2024 | #DowntownDetroit | #HolidaysInTheD | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #holidayfun | #Lexus | @lexusoflakeside | @lexussouthfield | @germainlexusofannarbor
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We are breaking in the ice with our partners at @VisitDetroit ahead of all the festivites! ⛸️❄️ Join us for the grand opening weekend starting Saturday, Nov. 23, the day after Tree Lighting! 🎄

🌟 Saturday, Nov. 23
From 12–4 p.m., bring the family for a Grinch Skate Party in partnership with @313presents! Enjoy a DJ spinning holiday tunes, write letters to Santa, and even meet the Grinch himself! Plus, you have the chance to win tickets to upcoming theater shows.

Later, from 6–11 p.m., it’s time to flaunt your festive worst at the Ugly Holiday Sweater Party presented by @milottery! Win prizes for the ugliest sweater and try your luck with instant lottery ticket prizes during the “Lucky Lottery Minute.”

🌟 Sunday, Nov. 24
From 12–4 p.m., come out for the Holiday Onesie & Family Pajama Skate Party, presented by @metroparentmag! Show off your holiday spirit on the ice in cozy onesies or pajamas—perfect for all ages.

Let’s kick off this year’s rink season together! Official season hours, pricing and more details can be found at our link in bio. 

#DowntownDet | #VisitDetroit | #TheRinkAtCampusMartiusPark
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It’s officially skate season! ⛸️ ❄️

Today, The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit opens for the season with a Grinch-themed skate presented by 313 Presents from 12pm to 4pm, featuring a special visit from the Grinch himself! 💚 

From 6pm to 11pm come decked out in your ugliest (or most festive) holiday sweater for an Ugly Holiday Sweater Party presented by Michigan Lottery with prizes for the best/worst sweater and try your luck with instant lottery ticket prizes during the “Lucky Lottery Minute.” *Must be 18 or older to participate🧣

Tomorrow (11/24) from 12pm to 4pm, bring the whole fam for a cozy Holiday Onesie & Family Pajama Skate Party, presented by Metro Parent!

For advance tickets, season hours and more visit: downtowndetroit.org/experience-downtown/things-to-do/the-rink.

#DowntownDet | #VisitDetroit | #TheRinkAtCampusMartiusPark | #Rinkopeningweekend | #CampusMartiusPark | #DowntownDetroit

It’s officially skate season! ⛸️ ❄️

Today, The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit opens for the season with a Grinch-themed skate presented by 313 Presents from 12pm to 4pm, featuring a special visit from the Grinch himself! 💚

From 6pm to 11pm come decked out in your ugliest (or most festive) holiday sweater for an Ugly Holiday Sweater Party presented by Michigan Lottery with prizes for the best/worst sweater and try your luck with instant lottery ticket prizes during the “Lucky Lottery Minute.” *Must be 18 or older to participate🧣

Tomorrow (11/24) from 12pm to 4pm, bring the whole fam for a cozy Holiday Onesie & Family Pajama Skate Party, presented by Metro Parent!

For advance tickets, season hours and more visit: downtowndetroit.org/experience-downtown/things-to-do/the-rink.

#DowntownDet | #VisitDetroit | #TheRinkAtCampusMartiusPark | #Rinkopeningweekend | #CampusMartiusPark | #DowntownDetroit
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5 CommentsComment on Facebook

There right now.Love the new setup

Can’t wait to see it!

Katherine Rizo

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Detroit’s Christmas Tree at Campus Martius Park is now aglow, bringing holiday cheer to Downtown Detroit and beyond! 🎄💡 Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at the 21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting in Campus Martius Park! What a special night to kick off the holiday season in the heart of the city! We look forward to seeing you at next years event on Nov. 21st.

Wed also like to extend a big thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make the spectacular celebration possible including lead sponsors DTE Energy Foundation, Beacon Park Detroit, Rocket Companies and Visit Detroit, as well as the following additional sponsors: 313 Presents, Absopure, #Andiamo, Autoliv, Broadway In Detroit - The Fisher Theatre and more!, #Boostmobile, Budweiser, Bubbas 33, Capital One Café, Carhartt, Moët & Chandon, Chick-fil-A, Corewell Health, #CronusCommunications, Casamigos, Detroit Auto Dealers Association, Dave & Busters, Detroit Free Press, Detroit Regional Partnership, Diversified Members Credit Union, Detroit News, Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, EY, #BudweiserFabianoBrothers, #FastSigns, Faygo Beverages Inc., Forte Belanger, The Henry Ford, JMD Building Restoration LLC, Lexus, #McDonalds, MGM Grand Detroit, #Michigan.com, Michigan Lottery, OneMagnify, Sheetz, Strategic Staffing Solutions, T-Mobile, #TitosHandmadeVodka, #TrentCreative, Wana Brands, #WilliamDavidsonFoundation, WXYZ-TV Channel 7 and #Xfinity.
 
For upcoming holiday fun and more, visit our website: downtowndetroit.org!

#DowntownDet | #VisitDetroit | #TheRinkAtCampusMartiusPark | Rinkopeningweekend | #CampusMartiusPark | #DowntownDetroit

Detroit’s Christmas Tree at Campus Martius Park is now aglow, bringing holiday cheer to Downtown Detroit and beyond! 🎄💡 Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at the 21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting in Campus Martius Park! What a special night to kick off the holiday season in the heart of the city! We look forward to seeing you at next year's event on Nov. 21st.

We'd also like to extend a big thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make the spectacular celebration possible including lead sponsors DTE Energy Foundation, Beacon Park Detroit, Rocket Companies and Visit Detroit, as well as the following additional sponsors: 313 Presents, Absopure, #Andiamo, Autoliv, Broadway In Detroit - The Fisher Theatre and more!, #Boostmobile, Budweiser, Bubba's 33, Capital One Café, Carhartt, Moët & Chandon, Chick-fil-A, Corewell Health, #CronusCommunications, Casamigos, Detroit Auto Dealers Association, Dave & Buster's, Detroit Free Press, Detroit Regional Partnership, Diversified Members Credit Union, Detroit News, Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, EY, #BudweiserFabianoBrothers, #FastSigns, Faygo Beverages Inc., Forte Belanger, The Henry Ford, JMD Building Restoration LLC, Lexus, #McDonalds, MGM Grand Detroit, #Michigan.com, Michigan Lottery, OneMagnify, Sheetz, Strategic Staffing Solutions, T-Mobile, #TitosHandmadeVodka, #TrentCreative, Wana Brands, #WilliamDavidsonFoundation, WXYZ-TV Channel 7 and #Xfinity.

For upcoming holiday fun and more, visit our website: downtowndetroit.org!

#DowntownDet | #VisitDetroit | #TheRinkAtCampusMartiusPark | Rinkopeningweekend | #CampusMartiusPark | #DowntownDetroit
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The lights are ON! Detroit’s Christmas Tree is shining brightly for all to see in Campus Martius Park! 🎄✨ Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at our 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation and produced by Downtown Detroit Partnership. Now that the holiday season has begun come experience the magic of winter in Downtown Detroit! Find upcoming festive fun at downtowndetroit.org! ❄️

#DetroitTreeLighting2024 | #DowntownDetroit | #HolidaysInTheD | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #holidayfun | #DetroitTreeLighting
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It looked beautiful. It was unfortunate that no one was allowed past security at 8. Hundreds of people never got past security.

This was not planned very well need a new planner the minors were fighting because they were let in without they parents n the fact adults were just pushing thru areas stepping and pushing kids just disappointed won't do this again if I was planning it I would have made areas to stand and walk only areas so all the pushing n stepping on ppl ain't happening plus change the lay out where more ppl could actually see the performances

Christmas in the D! 🎅

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Santa has arrived tonight in style! With a little help from Lexus, Rudolph earned a well-deserved night off. 🚗 🎅 Take a look at this luxury vehicle parked under Downtown Detroit's holiday lights all weekend long.

#DetroitTreeLighting2024 | #DowntownDetroit | #HolidaysInTheD | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #holidayfun | #Lexus | Meade Lexus of Lakeside | Meade Lexus of Southfield | Lexus of Ann Arbor
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Todays the day! Join us tonight for the 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation and produced by Downtown Detroit Partnership. Arrive early and enjoy food trucks, holiday shopping and much more. 🎄 Festivities kick off at 4 p.m. at Campus Martius Park; and continue through the weekend with the grand opening of The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit! ⛸️ 
And if that is not enough you won’t want to miss our stellar entertainment line-up on stage and ice including:

🌟 Alex Sampson 
💫 Southern Avenue 
🌟 Thornetta Davis 
💫 #KeeganMessing 
🌟 #Team_LinzyKeyton
💫 Local skating clubs and more!

FULL ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP & EVENT DETAILS: https://downtowndetroit.org/event/21st-annual-detroit-tree-lighting/.

#DetroitTreeLighting2024 | #DowntownDetroit | #HolidaysInTheD | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #holidayfun | #DetroitTreeLighting

Today's the day! Join us tonight for the 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation and produced by Downtown Detroit Partnership. Arrive early and enjoy food trucks, holiday shopping and much more. 🎄 Festivities kick off at 4 p.m. at Campus Martius Park; and continue through the weekend with the grand opening of The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit! ⛸️
And if that is not enough you won’t want to miss our stellar entertainment line-up on stage and ice including:

🌟 Alex Sampson
💫 Southern Avenue
🌟 Thornetta Davis
💫 #KeeganMessing
🌟 #Team_LinzyKeyton
💫 Local skating clubs and more!

FULL ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP & EVENT DETAILS: https://downtowndetroit.org/event/….

#DetroitTreeLighting2024 | #DowntownDetroit | #HolidaysInTheD | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #holidayfun | #DetroitTreeLighting
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Eddy Ramos Vamosss

You have to expand the area next year! Hundreds of people weren’t allowed past security at 8pm. Need to prepare and accommodate for more! A good issue, though! People love Detroit 💖

Says under 17 needs adult with them. My 20 year old college daughter and her boyfriend were told no they had to be 21. Need to gets your cops doing what it says online. That’s BS they got turned away

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Detroit Tree Lighting
presented by
DTE Foundation

Kick off the holidays in Downtown Detroit at the 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Foundation and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership. Click below for all the details.