2018-2019 WIN TER IN THE P ARKS
Winter in the Parks 4
Dining in the Parks
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Tree Lighting and Light Up Beacon Park
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Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square
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Beacon Park
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Capitol Park
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Winter Wonderland Lighting
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Sponsors
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Visitor Information
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Downtown Detroit Map
Detroit Tree Lighting and Light Up Beacon Park November 16 5 p.m. - Midnight
Carriage Rides November 16 December 22
Over
2 million visitors annually
The Rink at Campus Martius Park November 16 March 3
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More info at DowntownDetroitParks.com
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is at the forefront of Detroit’s transformation through awardwinning public space development and innovative programming.
1,600 free annual programs
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Dining in the parks
Visit DowntownDetroitParks.com/Winter for 10% off your first beer or glass of wine at Parc or Lumen. Use the code
SLUSHY
Parc
Campus Martius Park
This upscale restaurant featuring Midwest, French and Mediterranean flavors was named 2018 Restaurant of the Year by Hour Detroit.
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Arctic Zone
Campus Martius Park
Family-friendly concessions Open during rink hours
Lumen
Beacon Park
Contemporary American cuisine with extensive beer menu.
Food Truck Fridays Beacon Park
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Join us on November 16, 5 p.m. - midnight!
15th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square
Light Up Beacon Park Beacon Park
1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit Across from DTE Headquarters
12-time GRAMMY award winner CeCe Winans Ben Sharkey & The Woodward Horns
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers
Nadir Omowale
PLUS PLUS Olympic ice dancers Maia and Alex Shibutani
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• Live stream of the Tree Lighting
• Local choirs and skating groups
• Holiday lighting spectacular
• Santa
• Selfies with Santa
• Carriage rides and ice skating
• Prismatica interactive art exhibit
• Cadillac Lodge heated tent, food trucks and bars
More info at DowntownDetroitParks.com
• Winter Lodge heated tent, food trucks and bars
Presented by
Free and open to all
Free shuttles between Campus Martius Park and Beacon Park from 4:30 p.m. to midnight!
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Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square 800 WOODWARD AVENUE
Detroit’s Christmas Tree
November 16 - mid January Sixty foot tall, Michigan-grown Norway Spruce with 19,000 LED bulbs
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More info at DowntownDetroitParks.com
FREE & OPEN TO ALL! Share your pics! #DowntownDetroit
NEW!
The Rink
November 16 - March 3, 2019 November 16 • 9 p.m. - midnight
Rent the Skating Party Room! Call (313) 963-9393
November 17 - December 16 • Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. • Friday: 11 a.m. - midnight • Saturday: 10 a.m. - midnight • Sunday: noon - 10 p.m. December 17 - January 6 • Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Friday: 11 a.m. - midnight • Saturday: 10 a.m. - midnight • Sunday: noon - 10 p.m. • Christmas: noon - 11 p.m. • New Years Eve: 11 a.m. - midnight January 7 - March 3 • Monday -Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Wednesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Friday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Sunday: noon - 8 p.m.
Pricing • Adults: $10 • Kids (12 & Under): $8 • Seniors (59 & Older): $8 • Monthly Lunchtime Pass: $30 (Redeem 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) • Skate Rental: $5
More events on next page
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Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square (continued)
Register at
ComePlayDetroit.com
Carriage Rides Fridays and Saturdays, November 16 - December 22, 6 p.m. - midnight
Broomball Leagues
January 7 - February 26
2019 GEICO U.S. Figure Skating Championship
Select dates throughout December and January The Downtown Detroit Partnership is thrilled to partner with the U.S. Championship to bring a variety of activations, including free lessons on the rink at Campus Martius Park ahead of the main event at Little Caesars Arena from January 18 - 27. 10
More info at DowntownDetroitParks.com
Holiday Decor on The Woodward Esplanade The Cadillac Lodge
The Downtown Detroit Partnership is excited
to once again host the
following Quicken Loans winter activities in the parks:
Cadillac Square Markets Santa in One Campus Martius Lobby 11
FREE & OPEN TO ALL!
Sponsored by
Beacon Park
1901 GRAND RIVER AVENUE, DETROIT (Across from DTE Headquarters)
An interactive and internationally traveling exhibit!
Workouts with Pulse Fitness November 11, 9:00 a.m. December 13, 5:30 p.m. 12
Find more at DTEBeaconPark.com
Prismatica
October 14 - November 19 6 a.m. to midnight
Free shuttles between Campus Martius Park and Beacon Park from 4:30 p.m. to midnight!
Light Up Beacon Park
Holiday Lighting
November 16 - January 21
November 16 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.
For the second year in a row, Detroit’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony expands to Beacon Park! • Live performances by Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers and Nadir Omowale • Live stream of the 15th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony at Campus Martius Park • Selfies with Santa • Heated Winter Lodge tent • Food trucks, bars, fire pits, holiday lighting and more!
Visit DTEBeaconPark.com for info on the
New Year’s Eve Kids Countdown and other early 2019 winter events!
Beacon events on next page MoreMore Beacon ParkPark events on next page
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Sponsored by
Food Truck Fridays Visit DTEBeaconPark.com for full schedule
Join Beacon Park in Celebrating its Second Winter
Season in Detroit! Corner of Cass and Grand River
Wear your plaid in November and your ugly Christmas sweaters in December! 14
Find more at DTEBeaconPark.com
Home for the Holidays Silent Discos November 24 & December 8 7 p.m. - midnight
Lions Family Friendly Tailgates November 18 vs. Panthers 1 p.m. kickoff
December 2 vs. Rams 1 p.m. kickoff
Tailgate parties begin two hours prior to kickoff
Selfies with Santa and Holiday Family Fun December 15 - 16 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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The Downtown Detroit Partnership is excited
to once again host the
following Quicken Loans winter activities in the parks:
Capitol Park STATE STREET AND GRAND RIVER AVENUE
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More info at DowntownDetroitParks.com
Christmas Tree Farm in Capitol Park
From Fraser Firs to Blue Spruces, the perfect Christmas tree for your home awaits you at Capitol Park. For hours visit XODetroit.com
Shop small and local for all your holiday needs!
Capitol Park Markets
A rotation of metro-Detroit vendors feature food, beverages, apparel and more. For hours visit XODetroit.com
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FREE & OPEN TO ALL!
Decorations are 95% recyclable and designed to use less energy.
Winter Wonderland Lighting THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN DETROIT
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More info at DowntownDetroitParks.com
Colors change in support of the Lions, Pistons and Red Wings!
The Business Improvement Zone with support from the Detroit Downtown Development Authority brings you a dazzling display of winter wonderland lighting throughout the city.
Visit and snap photos with the whimsical installations at Beacon, Grand Circus (at Woodward and Adams) and Campus Martius parks. Or find the custom designed pieces dotting the wintry Downtown landscape to inspire your next Instagrammable moment. #DowntownDetroit 19
Special thanks to our Winter in the Parks lead sponsors
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More info at DowntownDetroitParks.com
Thank You to All of Our Season’s Sponsors
Media Partners
Produced by
in cooperation with
Become an Official Partner! To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Downtown Detroit Partnership at info@downtowndetroit.org
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ZONE
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Visitor Information PARK HOURS
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless noted for special event
ACCESSIBILITY
Handicap accessible ramps are included at all parks entrances
PETS
Dogs must be on leash
TRANSPORTATION
Each park is accessible by vehicle and public transit including DDOT, FAST and SMART buses, The People Mover, QLINE and MoGo bikes. Use the code DOWNTOWNPARKS for a discounted ride with Lyft! Discount is limited to rides between Downtown Detroit parks. 22
More info at DowntownDetroitParks.com
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Please contact DDP Parks at (313) 566-8250 or DowntownDetroitParks.com
DOWNTOWN DETROIT AMBASSADORS
Ambassadors are trained to offer hospitality assistance. Ask them for help with directions or general information on the city and parks. Ambassador Hot Line: (313) 963-2225
RENT A PARK
Rent the park for your next corporate event, fundraiser, wedding or any other public or private event. DowntownDetroitParks.com/rentals
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@DowntownDet One Campus Martius, Suite 380 Detroit, MI 48226
313.566.8250
DowntownDetroitParks.com