DDP Signature Events
Downtown Detroit Partnership Signature and Annual Events are produced in their entirety by the DDP team throughout the year to convene more than 2,000 business executives, corporate partners, thought leaders, change-makers, and government officials to share DDP's impact across Detroit and beyond.
Detroit Tree Lighting
Save the date and start your holiday season at the 23rd annual Detroit Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 20, at the award-winning Campus Martius Park, presented by DTE Foundation and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership. This free celebration brings together music from national and local performers, dazzling figure skating shows, food trucks and unique lighting displays throughout Downtown Detroit.
Detroit Aglow
DDP's annual fundraiser, the 42nd annual Detroit Aglow presented by Amazon, is Monday, Nov. 23 at MGM Grand Detroit. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Soula Burns, vice president of fund development and partnerships.
Fall Forum: Special Edition in partnership with Michigan Central and RIVER Collaborative
DDP's 2025 Fall Forum was Wed., Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Michigan Central.
Spring Forum: A Partnership Update
DDP's 2025 Spring Forum: A Partnership Update (formerly Annual Meeting) was held on Thu., March 6 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 3.
Party in the Park
The DDP held a summer fundraiser, Party in the Park, on Aug. 15, 2024 at the award-winning Campus Martius Park. It featured networking opportunities with board members and Michigan leaders in business, government, and philanthropy.