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Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition

Downtown Detroit is bustling with a wide variety of businesses, restaurants and services, many of whom are still open as the NFL Draft heads to Downtown Detroit. Whether you’re a homegrown Detroit resident or visitor, check out some of the delectable offerings located right in our city’s center.

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BIZ 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Please save the date for a special celebration recognizing the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone’s (BIZ) 10 years of service to Downtown Detroit. Event details to come. You will leave […]

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DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP TO HOST ‘DRAFT DAY IN THE D’ CELEBRATIONS, APRIL 25-27

The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced the ultimate football celebration: Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public spaces. The festivities, held April 25-27, will be located at Capitol Park, Beacon Park, Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park, Grand Circus Park and on a closed-off portion of Woodward Avenue between State Street and Witherell Street. They are free to attend and open to fans and visitors of all ages.

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Make Your Plans for Draft Day in the D

The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is coming to Detroit this month! It’s the perfect opportunity for NFL fans visiting from around the world to experience everything our city has to offer while we’re showcased on the world stage!

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Draft Day in the D

DRAFT DAY IN THE D Take your NFL Draft experience to the next level at Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public […]

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Draft Day in the D

DRAFT DAY IN THE D Take your NFL Draft experience to the next level at Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public […]

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Draft Day in the D

DRAFT DAY IN THE D Take your NFL Draft experience to the next level at Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public […]

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DDP’s Legacy of Leading Women

Detroit is rich in its legacy of leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers. Henry Ford, Albert Kahn, and Coleman Young immediately come to mind. Like dozens of others, their names are as familiar to us as Woodward and Hudson. But what about Haviland, Richards, and Peck? Less familiar are the women who shaped our incredible history. Laura Smith Haviland created the first anti-slavery organization in Michigan.

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NFL Draft in Detroit

NFL Draft in Detroit The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is here, and Detroit, we are on fire! The NFL Draft Theater and Draft Experience are the major attractions, […]

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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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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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Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition 

April 22, 2024

Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition 

Downtown Detroit is bustling with a wide variety of businesses, restaurants and services, many of whom are still open as the NFL Draft heads to Downtown Detroit. Whether you're a homegrown Detroit resident or visitor, . . .

Downtown Detroit Job Fair Hits a Homerun

April 12, 2024

Downtown Detroit Job Fair Hits a Homerun

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its first Downtown Job Fair of the year on March 20, 2024. This event featured more than 30 employers that were looking to hire. . . .

DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP TO HOST ‘DRAFT DAY IN THE D’ CELEBRATIONS, APRIL 25-27

April 3, 2024

DDP logo, sketched as a capital D illustrated as multi-colored triangles. Followed by "established 1922"

DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP TO HOST ‘DRAFT DAY IN THE D’ CELEBRATIONS, APRIL 25-27

The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced the ultimate football celebration: Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public spaces. The festivities, held April 25-27, will be located at . . .

Make Your Plans for Draft Day in the D

April 2, 2024

Make Your Plans for Draft Day in the D

The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is coming to Detroit this month! It’s the perfect opportunity for NFL fans visiting from around the world to experience everything our city has to offer while we’re showcased on . . .

DDP’s Legacy of Leading Women

March 26, 2024

DDP’s Legacy of Leading Women

Detroit is rich in its legacy of leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers. Henry Ford, Albert Kahn, and Coleman Young immediately come to mind. Like dozens of others, their names are as familiar to us as Woodward . . .

DDP in 2024: The First 100 Days

March 25, 2024

DDP in 2024: The First 100 Days

I know we generally reserve this type of retrospective for elected leaders, particularly first-timers, but since January 1, within the Downtown Detroit Partnership, there has been a whirlwind of activity nothing short of astounding. The . . .

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If you weren’t able to make it yesterday, the fun is still going on! Come check out the Greektown Tailgate today that features live music, tasty food, sports viewing, sports games, specialty cocktails and more! Admission is free as well as the fun! Hope to see you Downtown!
Greektown in Downtown Detroit | April 25th - 27th | Admission is free 
For more information please visit the link in our bio. 
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It has officially been declared that tomorrow, April 25, is Honolulu Blue Day in #Detroit, so rep your city with some gear and let’s paint the town blue! 💙 We’ll see you for day one of the #nfldraft! 🏈

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We are beyond proud that the NFL Draft has touched down in Downtown Detroit, making its mark at the award-winning #CampusMartiusPark, and beyond. This year’s event is monumental for Detroit — it marks the first time in Draft history that the NFL is extending beyond its main event, showcasing the city’s offerings through the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s #DraftDayintheD festivities across five of Downtown’s cherished parks and public spaces. 
 
Continue to join us as we welcome visitors with open arms and show the world that Detroit is the ultimate destination. Without a doubt, Detroit has shown up! @nfl @detroitlionsnfl @visitdetroit @cityofdetroit @detsports @bedrockdetroit
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NFL Draft, we are READY!

Check out the incredible transformation that took place in Downtown Detroit ahead of today's big event in and around Campus Martius Park. Crews worked around the clock to make the magic happen right here in our city! ✨

#DowntownDetroit #Detroit #NFLDraft
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The excitement continues for day two of #DraftDayintheD! Join us at one of our five venues to experience live music, food trucks, photo opportunities, local vendors and artists, large video screens with all the Draft action and more. Gates open at noon and close at 8 p.m.

📍Beacon Park
📍Capitol Park
📍Grand Circus Park
📍Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park
📍Woodward Ave. (Btwn. State & Witherell)

For more info on todays offerings visit  https://downtowndetroit.org/event/draft-day-in-the-d-2/

The excitement continues for day two of #DraftDayintheD! Join us at one of our five venues to experience live music, food trucks, photo opportunities, local vendors and artists, large video screens with all the Draft action and more. Gates open at noon and close at 8 p.m.

📍Beacon Park
📍Capitol Park
📍Grand Circus Park
📍Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park
📍Woodward Ave. (Btwn. State & Witherell)

For more info on today's offerings visit https://downtowndetroit.org/event/…
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We are beyond proud that the NFL Draft has touched down in Downtown Detroit, making its mark at the award-winning #CampusMartiusPark, and beyond. This year’s event is monumental for Detroit — it marks the first time in Draft history that the NFL is extending beyond its main event, showcasing the city’s offerings through the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s #DraftDayintheD festivities across five of Downtown’s cherished parks and public spaces. 
 
Continue to join us as we welcome visitors with open arms and show the world that Detroit is the ultimate destination. Without a doubt, Detroit has shown up! 

NFL Detroit Lions Visit Detroit Detroit Sports Commission City of Detroit Government Bedrock

We are beyond proud that the NFL Draft has touched down in Downtown Detroit, making its mark at the award-winning #CampusMartiusPark, and beyond. This year’s event is monumental for Detroit — it marks the first time in Draft history that the NFL is extending beyond its main event, showcasing the city’s offerings through the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s #DraftDayintheD festivities across five of Downtown’s cherished parks and public spaces.

Continue to join us as we welcome visitors with open arms and show the world that Detroit is the ultimate destination. Without a doubt, Detroit has shown up!

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So awesome! Our city deserves all goodness, people & support!!! 💙🤍

We had a beautiful time performing at Capitol Park yesterday on a stellar first day of the Draft Day in the D! 🎉 Grateful x

Detroit has been doing all the right things in its usual blue collar way. Work hard. One thing at a time. Recruit everybody. Be humble. Clean up. Build up. Support from the top down and gratitude from the bottom up. Together they can. So proud of you!

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How it started ➡️ how its going

Downtown Detroit has been electric all day long for the first day of the NFL Draft!

#NFLDraft #DowntownDetroit #DraftDayintheD

How it started ➡️ how it's going

Downtown Detroit has been electric all day long for the first day of the NFL Draft!

#NFLDraft #DowntownDetroit #DraftDayintheD
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🫡: Thx for sharing

Great job.

I heard they are already at capacity?

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The NFL Draft has touched down in DETROIT! To kick off the festivities, #Mayor Mike Duggan has declared today, April 25 as Honolulu Blue Day! Join us in cheering on our home team by sporting Honolulu blue, as 90 million+ viewers watch live. 

Headed Downtown Detroit? Stay locked into the latest schedule of events, parking and transportation details when you visit our website for more NFL Draft and Draft Day in the D info: https://downtowndetroit.org/experience-downtown/things-to-do/nfl-draft/ 

#DowntownDetroit #DraftDayintheD #NFLDraft #Detroit

The NFL Draft has touched down in DETROIT! To kick off the festivities, #Mayor Mike Duggan has declared today, April 25 as "Honolulu Blue Day!" Join us in cheering on our home team by sporting Honolulu blue, as 90 million+ viewers watch live.

Headed Downtown Detroit? Stay locked into the latest schedule of events, parking and transportation details when you visit our website for more NFL Draft and Draft Day in the D info: https://downtowndetroit.org/experience-downtown/…

#DowntownDetroit #DraftDayintheD #NFLDraft #Detroit
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NFL Draft, we are READY!

Check out the incredible transformation that took place in Downtown Detroit ahead of today's big event in and around Campus Martius Park. Crews worked around the clock to make the magic happen right here in our city! ✨

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You will rock this D.

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