The 2024 NFL Draft has finally arrived in Detroit, taking place April 25-27, with Hart Plaza hosting most of the activities.
The main attraction is the 2024 NFL Draft Experience presented by Rocket Mortgage – the NFL’s ultimate fan festival. The festival will include games, exhibits, player appearances and sponsor experiences. Corner Ballpark will host youth-focused activities, including NFL FLAG skills and drills and football clinics. Fans are encouraged to get to Draft Experience early, as attendance will be on a first-come first-served basis.
Food and beverage vendors will highlight the local Detroit neighborhoods.
NFL Draft Experience Hours
Thursday, April 25: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
You can register for free entry by downloading the NFL OnePass app or on the web at NFL.com/DraftAccess. All adults are required to register but can also register up to five children to get into the event.
Draft Day in the D
A free three-day celebration across downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks that will feature 45 local vendors, 60 local artists, cigar rolling, daily cornhole tournaments and interactive art installations.
The festivities, will be held April 25-27, and will be located at Capitol Park, Beacon Park, Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park, Grand Circus Park and on a closed-off portion of Woodward Avenue between State and Witherell streets.
The family-friendly event will span several downtown parks, all within walking distance of the NFL Draft event site.
Hours
Draft Day in the D will run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, April 25 and noon to 8 p.m. Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27.
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