DDP Signature Events

Downtown Detroit Partnership Signature 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 annually to share DDP's impact across Downtown Detroit and beyond.

Spring Forum: A Partnership Update

The DDP Spring Forum (formerly Annual Meeting) returns Thursday, March 6, 2025, held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 3. Join us for a morning of exclusive networking, refreshments, and a first look at DDP’s 2024 Annual Report.

Party in the Park

The DDP held its summer fundraiser, Party in the Park, on August 15, 2024 at the award-winning Campus Martius Park. It featured networking opportunities with board members, stakeholders, and Michigan leaders in business, government, and philanthropic sectors.

Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update

DDP's 2024 Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update was held on Tuesday, September 17 from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Cambria Hotel Detroit. 

Detroit Tree Lighting

On November 22, Downtown Detroit was brimming with the sights and sounds of the holidays at the 21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation and produced by the DDP

Detroit Aglow

Detroit Aglow presented by Amazon has sold out! This annual fundraiser serves as a kick-off to the holiday season, and 2024 marked the 40th anniversary, with the theme Aglow for 40 Years: Celebrating Connections. While tickets are sold out, you can still support the DDP by making a tax-deductible donation. 

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