Downtown Detroit 25 Days of December
2025-12-03, 2025-12-04, 2025-12-05, 2025-12-06, 2025-12-07, 2025-12-08, 2025-12-09, 2025-12-10 and 13 more dates | Campus Martius Park
Enjoy the Holidays and Support and Shop Small This Season!

We’ve been working on something uniquely Detroit for the holiday season to support Downtown business owners. 25 Days of December kicks off Saturday, Nov. 29 and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 23, to encourage patrons to shop local. Thank you to all the local shops, restaurants, and cafés who agreed to participate. We look forward to seeing this campaign come to life and bring traffic to Downtown Detroit!

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Why It Matters
When you shop, dine, and discover in Downtown Detroit, you are:

Supporting local businesses and local jobs
Strengthening a vibrant, walkable, one-of-a-kind downtown
Helping your favorite Detroit spots stay strong all year long
And making memories that feel like home for the holidays

Your Chance to Win!

Enter for a chance to win one of three grand prizes through the Holiday Adventure Card
Enjoy weekly prize opportunities as part of the Character Sighting & Photo Contest
4 weeks, 3 winners (1 grand prize), unique Downtown experiences!

Menorah In The D
2025-12-14 | Cadillac Square, 662 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Come celebrate the Festival of Lights on Dec. 14. The menorah will stand tall in Cadillac Square throughout the eight nights of Hanukkah.

Kwanzaa Celebration and Motor City Kinara Lighting
2025-12-26 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Campus Martius Park
In partnership with Alkebu-lan Village, the City of Detroit, the Downtown Detroit Partnership and other community partners, we are pleased to welcome back the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara and Lighting at Campus Martius Park.

Recognized as one of the largest Kwanzaa Kinara displays in the world, this 30-foot-tall monument is designed to stand alongside Detroit’s other major holiday displays, serving as a vibrant symbol of African American life, culture, and community.

Join us Thursday, Dec. 26, from 3-7 p.m. for the lighting of the first Kwanzaa candle, Umoja (Unity) and kick off this meaningful week of celebration with family, friends and neighbors.

Experience music, joy and community spirit as Detroit comes together to honor Kwanzaa’s traditions.

Opening Day Tailgate Party at Grand Circus Park
2026-04-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Grand Circus Park, 101-157 Witherell St, Detroit, MI, United States
Join us for the FREE Opening Day Tailgate Party, proudly presented by Miller Lite, supported by Lake Michigan Credit Union and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership for the fourth year. Get ready for a full day of festivities, great food, cold drinks, and Detroit’s unbeatable game-day energy. Celebrate the return of baseball in Detroit with us at Grand Circus Park just beside the ballpark on Friday, April 3, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Get ready for a full day of festivities, great food, cold drinks, and Detroit’s unbeatable game-day energy.
Our Opening Day Tailgate Party is the go-to spot for game-day excitement! Event activities include:
Miller Lite Beer Tent
Food Trucks
Giveaways including tickets, swag, memorabilia and more
Music with DJ Myint from 9 AM – 4 PM and DJ BJ from 4 PM – 5 PM
A Giant Video Wall and TV Screens to Watch the Game
And More!

Our Opening Day Tailgate Party Food Truck Lineups include:
🌮 Los Dos Amigo Taco
🌭 Busta Dawgs
🍔 Sonnys Hamburgers
🌯 Impasto
🍝 Andiamo’s Food Truck
🍖 Big Bo’s Grill

Visit DTE Energy at the Opening Day Tailgate Party with their DTE Energy Den, an immersive experience to help educate attendees on DTE’s dedication to safety and energy efficiency. The Detroit Grand Prix Aero Screen show car
will be onsite in advance of the race in late May and highlighting their volunteer program. Additionally, All Things Marketplace will feature licensed merchandise and apparel for purchase.

Our Opening Day Tailgate Party is also bringing together some of your favorite businesses with exciting giveaways, must-have swag, and fun surprises . Don’t miss your chance to explore their offerings, score some freebies, and more like face painting courtesy of LMCU, while you soak in the game-day excitement! participating sponsors & partners include:
-Miller Lite
-Lake Michigan Credit Union
-DTE Energy
-McDonald’s
-Great Lakes Visitors Bureau
-Detroit Grand Prix
-Xfinity

Miller Lite Beer Tent Menu (operated by Andiamo):
Absopure Water — $3
Miller Lite — $7
Coors Lite — $7
Coors Banquet — $7
Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic — $7
Happy Thursday — $8
Topo Chico — $8
Blue Moon — $9
Blue Moon Light — $9
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy — $9
Leinenkugel Tropical Haze IPA — $9
Leinenkugel High Shore Shandy — $9
*All onsite bars are cashless. Card or mobile payment will be required.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
Convenient and affordable parking and transit options are available steps away from Grand Circus Park, including public transit such as DDOT, SMART Bus (plus FAST), QLINE and MoGo. For parking needs, we recommend you check ParkWhiz for additional parking options.

GUEST CODE OF CONDUCT, BAR POLICIES, PROHIBITED ITEMS, BAG POLICY & CAPACITY:

Due to expected high attendance and to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment, event admission gates may close temporarily once capacity is reached. With the bases loaded, we strongly recommend arriving early to guarantee entry and secure your spot.
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Don’t miss Detroit’s biggest Opening Day celebration!

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