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During the 2024 NFL Draft weekend, Detroit proved that we are THAT city! We showed the world what we've always know - when we move, you move. Over 775,000 people got to experience our magic while watching football dreams come true, seeing the proudest fans in the world show out, and enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes of Detroit.
We’re still on cloud nine from this unforgettable weekend with the excitement of the Draft, setting records, and putting the world on notice. Check out the highlights from some of the best of Detroit's most talented local creators, relive the glory, and see all of the excitement through their eyes.
To help the city get ready for the draft, the On the Clock Tour was born and gave way to celebrations throughout the seven Detroit neighborhood districts, as well as various Detroit metro area locations. People attended the tour for free, and it included food trucks, arcade games, arts and crafts, interactive Detroit Lions inflatables, and appearances from Detroit Lions mascot Roary!
On the Monday before the NFL Draft, the Detroit Sports Commission hosted a special afternoon dedicated to recognizing non-profit partners, grant recipients, Detroit donors, minority and diverse-owned businesses, and various impactful programs that have shaped the journey in welcoming the Draft to Detroit.
In celebration of the NFL Draft, Prop Art Studios has fabricated twenty colossal football cleats which have been customized by talented local Detroit artists. Each artist has chosen a Detroit-based cause, non-profit, or charity and has partnered with local organizations for a unique project: designing custom cleats to uplift important causes they're passionate about.
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The NFL Draft might be over, but there are still road closure phases through Tuesday, May 7 as the stage gets taken down and the Campus Martius area gets cleared out. Please see below for the phased road closure information and map to continue to navigate the city as the activations come down.
Friday, March 29 at 9 a.m. to Tuesday, May 7 at 11:59 p.m.
Closures for NFL Draft Theater Build at the site of the future development at Cadillac Square, formerly Monroe Midway
Monday, April 8 at 9 a.m. to Sunday, May 5 at 11:59 p.m.
Closures for Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square build, which includes parts of Woodward Avenue and eastbound Cadillac Square
Monday, April 15 at 12 a.m. to Monday, May 6 at 5 a.m.
Closures for NFL Draft Experience build at Hart Plaza
The 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit presented by Bud Light wouldn't be possible without our donors. On behalf of the Detroit Sports Commission, Visit Detroit, and the NFL, we thank you for supporting our city and the NFL Draft as we come together to put the Detroit Metro area on the world stage. We're always better together. #OnePride
Interested in becoming a donor for the 2024 NFL Draft? Click here to fill out the donor interest form.
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