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Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience in Downtown Detroit remains the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of returning favorites and exciting newcomers for our […]

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The Story of the NFL Draft in Detroit

April 30, 2024

The Story of the NFL Draft in Detroit

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We now know the Draft in Detroit was a huge success. We shattered the attendance record. Many are predicting we will shatter the economic impact of previous drafts. The OnePass . . .

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2024 NFL Draft [Photo Gallery]

April 30, 2024

2024 NFL Draft [Photo Gallery]

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Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition 

April 22, 2024

Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition 

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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, . . .

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Downtown Detroit Job Fair Hits a Homerun

April 12, 2024

Downtown Detroit Job Fair Hits a Homerun

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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. . . .

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

April 3, 2024

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

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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 . . .

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April 2, 2024

Make Your Plans for Draft Day in the D

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Detroit knows how to show up! THANK YOU to the fans who made day one of the NFL Draft a record-breaker in Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square and beyond. Talk about energy!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft

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🍔🌮 Aaaaaannnnd were back! Get ready to bring your appetite! Starting Monday, were launching the 2024 season of Downtown Street Eats, Michigans biggest daily food truck rally! Swing by Cadillac Square or the Woodward Esplanade from Monday-Friday, 11 am to 3 pm, to savor delicious dishes from our new and veteran food truck favorites! 📅 Mondays Lineup: -Chick-a-Dee -Lemonade & Beyond -Los Dos Amigos Taco Truck -Smoke Ring BBQ -Maad House Tea #DowntownSteetEats #DowntownDet #CadillacSquare

🍔🌮 Aaaaaannnnd we're back! Get ready to bring your appetite! Starting Monday, we're launching the 2024 season of Downtown Street Eats, Michigan's biggest daily food truck rally! Swing by Cadillac Square or the Woodward Esplanade from Monday-Friday, 11 am to 3 pm, to savor delicious dishes from our new and veteran food truck favorites!

📅 Monday's Lineup:

-Chick-a-Dee
-Lemonade & Beyond
-Los Dos Amigo's Taco Truck
-Smoke Ring BBQ
-Maad House Tea

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Great, during work and school hours 😐😑

Darn, my shift doesn't end til 4 pm

Detroit city is my hometown,I m missing city

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Spring has sprung in Detroit, and the Downtown is glowing with beautiful sunshine! 🌞 Gather your friends, furry pals, and positive vibes for an unforgettable outdoor experience, soaking in the vibrant energy of our city! Come take a stroll and make lasting memories in Downtown Detroit! #DowntownDet #Detroit #Dogs #Sunshine

Spring has sprung in Detroit, and the Downtown is glowing with beautiful sunshine! 🌞 Gather your friends, furry pals, and positive vibes for an unforgettable outdoor experience, soaking in the vibrant energy of our city! Come take a stroll and make lasting memories in Downtown Detroit!

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5 days ago
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Detroit, we set another NFL Draft record! Not only did Downtown Detroit and the #NFLDraft2024 see more people than the population of Grand Rapids on Thursday AND Friday, but as of today, we reached the milestone of 775,000 attendees, surpassing the NFL Draft’s attendance record! #DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft #DraftDayintheD

Detroit, we set another NFL Draft record! Not only did Downtown Detroit and the #NFLDraft2024 see more people than the population of Grand Rapids on Thursday AND Friday, but as of today, we reached the milestone of 775,000 attendees, surpassing the NFL Draft’s attendance record!

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So, So Happy for Detroit and all those Wonderful Angels who are making it work, not to mention the citizens of Detroit. 👏👏🤗🤗🙏🙏 Go Lions!

This was such an amazing event. The most fun was talking to fans from across the country. Thank you DDP!

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Downtown Detroit Partnership
5 days ago
Downtown Detroit Partnership
Did you catch our Chief Public Spaces Officer, David Cowan on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 this morning? We are on cloud nine as we welcome thousands of fans and visitors to Draft Day in the D, held throughout our award-winning parks and public spaces. Join us for the third and final day of the NFL Draft in Downtown Detroit! Watch the full special here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YuslZ6yVLk #DowntownDetroit #DDP #NFLDraft2024

Did you catch our Chief Public Spaces Officer, David Cowan on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 this morning? We are on cloud nine as we welcome thousands of fans and visitors to Draft Day in the D, held throughout our award-winning parks and public spaces. Join us for the third and final day of the NFL Draft in Downtown Detroit!

Watch the full special here:

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Y’all did a great job planning so much for our city!

We love you David Cowan

The DDP team made this city SHINE!

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5 days ago
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Its the third and final day of the NFL Draft and Draft Day in the D! While we dont want the festivities to end, theres still plenty of fun to be had across Downtown Detroit! Join us at #DraftDayintheD today from 12 pm – 8 pm for live music, Draft viewing, local vendors, food trucks and more at: 📍Beacon Park 📍Capitol Park 📍Grand Circus Park 📍Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park MORE INFO: downtowndetroit.org/event/draft-day-in-the-d-3 #DowntownDetroit #DraftDayintheD #NFLDraft

It's the third and final day of the NFL Draft and Draft Day in the D! While we don't want the festivities to end, there's still plenty of fun to be had across Downtown Detroit!

Join us at #DraftDayintheD today from 12 pm – 8 pm for live music, Draft viewing, local vendors, food trucks and more at:

📍Beacon Park
📍Capitol Park
📍Grand Circus Park
📍Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park

MORE INFO: downtowndetroit.org/event/draft-day-in-the-d-3

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Kudos to the photographer! Great photos.

I was there

Detroit is glowing and growing

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Listen to DDP CEO Eric B. Larson's conversation with DDP Board Member Terrah Opferman, Managing Director & Region Manager, Michigan Middle Market Banking, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Learn about how Terrah and the team at Chase is investing in Detroit. Additionally, we're excited that DDP and Chase's partnership Make It Happen Together in our community. This is the first installment of DDP's 2024 Key Stakeholder Videos. Follow DDP's channel for more!
Conversation with Terrah Opferman

Listen to DDP CEO Eric B. Larson's conversation with DDP Board Member Terrah Opferman, Managing Director & Region Manager, Michigan Middle Market Banking, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Learn about how Terrah and the team at Chase is investing in Detroit. Additionally, we're excited that DDP and Chase's partnership Make It Happen Together in our community.

This is the first installment of DDP's 2024 Key Stakeholder Videos. Follow DDP's channel for more!

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Detroit knows how to show up! Thank you to all the fans who made day one of the NFL Draft a record-breaker in Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square and beyond. Enjoy this time lapse -- it captures the energy!
NFL Draft Day 1 Timelapse

Detroit knows how to show up! Thank you to all the fans who made day one of the NFL Draft a record-breaker in Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square and beyond. Enjoy this time lapse -- it captures the energy!

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DDP has had a front row seat to the transformation in Downtown Detroit! It is an exciting and energizing to welcome all to the heart of Downtown.
NFL Draft Stage Transformation

DDP has had a front row seat to the transformation in Downtown Detroit! It is an exciting and energizing to welcome all to the heart of Downtown.

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The Downtown has seen lots of transformation over recent years. The steady hand of DDP along with civic, corporate and community stakeholders work collectively to create and maintain a vibrant, world-class Downtown that is clean, safe and welcoming for all to enjoy. Check out this video to discover the ways in which DDP brings about this important change. Visit the website learn more about the many ways in which We Make It Happen Together! https://downtowndetroit.org/about-the-ddp/we-make-it-happen/
We Make It Happen Together in Downtown Detroit

The Downtown has seen lots of transformation over recent years. The steady hand of DDP along with civic, corporate and community stakeholders work collectively to create and maintain a vibrant, world-class Downtown that is clean, safe and welcoming for all to enjoy. Check out this video to discover the ways in which DDP brings about this important change.

Visit the website learn more about the many ways in which We Make It Happen Together!

https://downtowndetroit.org/about-the-ddp/we-make-it-happen/

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It was wonderful to meet in person again for DDP's 2024 Annual Meeting. Enjoy this recap of the meeting, which included a panel discussion among very influential legacy leaders in Detroit. Learn more at www.downtowndetroit.org
2024 DDP Annual Meeting Recap

It was wonderful to meet in person again for DDP's 2024 Annual Meeting. Enjoy this recap of the meeting, which included a panel discussion among very influential legacy leaders in Detroit. Learn more at www.downtowndetroit.org

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2024 Downtown Detroit Shopping - The Spirit Card Promo

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