ABOUT DDP

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is at the forefront of Detroit’s transformation through
public space development and programming that advance the city’s residential and business
communities. With almost 100 years of placemaking experience, DDP knows what it takes to
create and maintain award-winning public space and continues to look for ways to innovate
programming every year.

The DDP has an action-packed lineup this ​Summer in Downtown Detroit Parks​. There are
dozens of free activities and events for all ages, interests and abilities -- from free summer
concerts at Beacon Park with big name national acts like ​Moon Taxi​ and ​Tamia​ to weekly
movies in the park featuring award-winning films like ​A Star is Born​ and ​Bohemian Rhapsody​.
That’s just the beginning.

The DDP manages, operates and programs Downtown Detroit parks and public spaces, in
cooperation with the City of Detroit, Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone and the
Detroit Parks and Recreation Department.

ABOUT THE PARKS

BEACON PARK
Beacon Park embodies light, energy and motion with year-round programming, interactive light
installations and its flagship restaurant LUMEN - with a rooftop garden and panoramic views of
the park and Detroit skyline. The city’s newest public park opened in July 2017 thanks to the
support and partnership of the DTE Beacon Park Foundation. Since the four-day grand opening
Beacon Park has become a distinctive gathering place with unforgettable experiences for
visitors of all ages and eye-catching, Instagram-worthy moments to share with friends and
family. The park’s circular lawn is the largest of any Downtown Detroit park and gives visitors
room to run, play, relax and recharge.

CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK & CADILLAC SQUARE

Nestled in the heart of the city, Campus Martius Parks serves as Detroit’s Gathering place for
residents and visitors alike. Winner of the first ever Urban Land Institute Amanda Burden Urban
Open Space Award, the island oasis offers the region’s only urban beach experience alongside
an expansive lawn that serves as the setting for everything from headline concerts and movies
to yoga classes and weekday lunch.

GRAND CIRCUS PARK

Grand Circus Park anchors both a growing residential neighborhood and the Downtown Detroit
entertainment district. Many of the city’s favorite attractions and venues surround the park,
including Comerica Park, The Fox Theatre, Detroit Opera House, Ford Field, Little Caesars
Arena and The Fillmore. Recently upgraded, the park has new seating and guest areas,
gardens, a beloved dog park for Downtown residents, and two beautiful historic fountains.
Grand Circus Park is also home to free special events of live theater, opera, music, literary
readings and street performances.

CAPITOL PARK
Change is coming to Capitol Park! A permanent renovation of the park, situated in one of
Detroit’s oldest neighborhoods, is scheduled for 2019. Until then, the Downtown Detroit
Partnership and Lear Corporation are thrilled to offer a sneak peek of the redesign this summer
will feature more green elements in a central lawn, tree canopy and hedge garden.

Working closely with district property owners, residents and stakeholders, the DDP alongside
design firm Public Work has developed a plan that will support growing residences and retail
while paying homage to the park’s storied history. Capitol Park is the site of Michigan’s first
capitol building and burial place of the state’s first governor Stevens T. Mason. It was also home
to Finny Barn, one of the final stops along the Underground Railroad.

THE WOODWARD ESPLANADE

Formerly a simple median, the Woodward Esplanade allows pedestrians to take in the skyline
along a playful path that extends from the south end of Campus Martius Park to Larned Street.
The boulevard connects Downtown Detroit to the Riverfront and houses the last southbound
stop for the QLINE (Congress Street Station).

BEACON PARK TOP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Los Trompos - May 5th - June 9th

International and interactive art exhibition, Los Trompos (Spanish for ‘spinning tops’), is open
daily at Beacon Park through June 9th. Direct from Mexico City, Los Trompos encourages play
and enables communities to celebrate its many cultures together. Take a spin on one of eight
colorful and vibrant large-scale spinning tops created by award winning artists and designers
Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena.

Jazz at DTE’s Beacon Park - Monthly | May - September

The Jazz at DTE's Beacon Park series is free to all! There is one concert a month, from May
through September, with artists curated by the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation. Concerts start
at 7pm on Friday evenings.
○ Friday, June 14th - Alvin Waddles
○ Friday, July 19th - Alex Harding-Organ Nation
○ Friday, August 16th - Tenth World Featuring Kevin Jones and Calvin Sholar
(75-minute set)
○ Friday, September 20th - Student based performance
Night Market - Saturdays | June - August
The Night Market at Beacon Park Detroit returns this summer with new small businesses and
bands! Every Saturday 7 p.m. - Midnight, shop with the best of small businesses in Detroit
showcasing handmade jewelry, t-shirts and much more. There will be food trucks, a cash bar
from Lumen Detroit, and live music.

Family Fun Day - Sundays | June - August

Sundays are for family! Family Fun Days at Beacon Park are back by popular demand. We're
excited to bring free activities every Sunday, from 1pm - 5pm. Enjoy food trucks, music, crafts
and more!

Headline Concerts - Monthly | June - August

JUNE - Moon Taxi

Moon Taxi, the five-piece indie-alternative rock band based in Nashville, has five studio albums.
With electric performances, Moon Taxi has performed at multiple festivals including Bonnaroo,
Coachella, Governor's Ball, Hangout Festival, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and Outside
Lands. Join us for FREE LIVE bands, market vendors, food & drinks by Lumen Detroit and lawn
games.

JULY - Tamia
Don’t miss this concert to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Beacon Park and the NAACP 110th
National Convention in Detroit! Tamia will headline this FREE concert and all are welcome to
enjoy the live music, light and video mapping show, Night Market vendors, food trucks, and
bars.

Tamia is a six-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, from Windsor, Canada. With her
incredible vocal talent, Tamia has been a leading singer in the R&B for the past two decades,
with her latest album, Passion Like Fire, released just last year in 2018.

AUGUST - Thomas McClary’s Commodores Experience!

In celebration of the Motown label's 60th anniversary, Beacon Park is hosting Thomas
McClary’s Commodores Experience! Relive the magic of the Commodores and dance the night
away under the stars. Enjoy the live music, food trucks, bars and shop around at the Night
Market at Beacon Park.
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK TOP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The Beach - April - Mid-October

In the center of Downtown Detroit, 4OO,OOO pounds of sand and colorful, comfortable lounge
chairs offer a relaxing atmosphere for guests to have fun outdoors in a beach-like setting during
the spring and summer. Whether its building sand castles with the family or attending one of the
weekly beach parties with food and drink specials and live entertainment, our urban beach is for
everyone!

Friday Beach Party - Fridays | June - August

Back by popular demand, the Friday Beach Party will feature live Caribbean-inspired sounds
from a rotating lineup of local bands. Beach-goers can bury their feet in the sand and let the
vacation vibes wash over them. The Beach Parties will be held through the end of August.
The fun will take place on Fridays, from 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Movie Night in the D - Saturdays | July - August

Grab your friends and family and come enjoy award-winning films on the big screen right here at
Campus Martius Park during our outdoor movie series. Come prepared with a chair or blanket
and camp out on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening set in the heart of the city. Also, don't
forget to pack some snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy while watching the movies.

2019 Movie Line-Up

Saturday, July 6th - A Star is Born (R)
Saturday, July 13th - Spider Man: Into the Spider - Verse (PG)
Saturday, July 20 - If Beale Street Could Talk (R)
Saturday, July 27 - Mary Poppins Returns (PG)
Saturday, August 3 - The Upside (PG-13)
Saturday, August 10 - Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG)
Saturday, August 17 - Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13)
Saturday, August 24 - Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13)

GRAND CIRCUS PARK TOP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Summer Street Eats and Sounds - Thursdays | July - August

Savor the old world feel of Grand Circus Park during a summer music series showcasing the
best Detroit jazz, classical, swing, and pop entertainers. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will
be available for purchase from local food trucks.
Dog Park Events - Saturdays | June - October
Get ready to PAWTY!

Grand Circus Dog Park hosts monthly themed parties and activities for the coolest Detroit dogs
and their owners. The park's spacious grounds offer room for 50-75 dogs per event.
○ Saturday, June 22nd - Annual Dog Prom
○ Saturday, July 27th - Dog Ice Cream Social
○ Saturday, August 24th - Dog Pool Party
○ Saturday, September 28th - Superhero Pawty
○ Saturday, October 26th - Annual Halloween Party

ADDITIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMMING INFORMATION BY PARK

BEACON PARK

● VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE WITH COME PLAY DETROIT - Tuesdays and Wednesdays|

6pm - 9:30pm

● SHUFFLEBOARD LEAGUE WITH SOCIAL SPORTS DETROIT - Thursdays June 6 |

6pm - 9:30pm

● SOCCER TOTS - Saturdays | May - June | 9am - 11am

● LOS TROMPOS - May 5th - June 9th

● MARKET THURSDAYS - Thursday June 6th - September 26th | 11am - 2pm

● SUNSET SESSIONS - Fridays, June - August 7pm - 12am

● JAZZ AT DTE'S BEACON RARK - Select Fridays | 7pm - 9pm

● NIGHT MARKET - Saturdays June - August | 7pm - 12am

● FAMILY FUN DAY - Sundays, June - August | 1pm -5pm

● HEADLINE CONCERT + NIGHT MARKET

○ Saturday June 15th 6:30pm - 12:00am
■ Moon Taxi and The War and Treaty

○ Saturday, July 20th - 6:30pm - 12:00am

■ Tamia

○ Saturday, August 17th - 6:30pm - 12:00am

■ Thomas McClary and the Commodores Experience
 ● CITY GLOW YOGA - Every Third Monday - May 20th, June 17th, July 22nd, August 19th
| 7:30pm - 9pm

● CARDIO KICKBOXING- Sundays June 9 - August 25th | 9am -10am

● BABY + ME YOGA - Tuesdays June 11 - August 27th | 9am - 10am

● YOUTH VOLLEYBALL - Mondays June 24 - August 5th | 6pm - 9:30pm

● FITNESS AFTER DARK - Every Third Thursday - June 20th, July 25th, August 22nd |
8pm - 10pm

● CARDIO HIP HOP - Saturdays July 20 - August 24 | 9am

CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK / CADILLAC SQUARE

● THE BEACH AT CAMPUS MARTIUS - April 22nd - Mid-October

● PETANQUE CLUB AT CADILLAC SQUARE - Daily beginning April 8th | 12pm - 1pm
● MARKET FRIDAYS - Friday June 7th - September 27th | 11am - 2pm

● MINDFUL LUNCHTIME PARKS WALK - Thursdays June 6th - August 29th | 12pm -
12:45pm

● WORKOUT WEDNESDAYS - Wednesday June 12 - August 28 | 5:30pm + 6:30pm

● MOVIE NIGHT IN THE D - Saturdays July - August | 8:00pm

● BEACH PARTY - Fridays June - August | 4:30pm - 8:30pm

● TIGERS WATCH PARTY AT CMP - Sunday June 23rd | 1pm - 4pm

GRAND CIRCUS PARK

● CITIZEN YOGA AT GRAND CIRCUS PARK - Sundays June 9th- August 25th | 7pm -
8pm

● GRAND CIRCUS GALA | Thursday, June 13th

● SUMMER DOG PARK EVENTS - Monthly June - October | 2pm - 4pm

● SUMMER STREET EATS AND SOUNDS AT GRAND CIRCUS PARK - Thursdays July
11 - August 29 - 7pm-9pm
CAPITOL PARK

● LUNCHTIME YOGA AT CAPITOL PARK - Mondays + Wednesdays - June 10th - August

28th | 12:00pm - 12:45pm

● DOGA (DOG YOGA) AT CAPITOL PARK - Every Other Tuesday June 9th - August 20th
| 7pm - 8pm

● WORLD KNIT DAY - Saturday June 8 | 11:00am - 3:00pm