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Fans stand outside the NFL Draft Theater in downtown Detroit on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
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Detroit set NFL Draft attendance record, what’s next?

Alex McLenon May 1, 2024

The NFL Draft in Detroit racked up record attendance numbers. It’s estimated that more than 775,000 football fans gathered downtown...

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Fireworks explode at the end of the second night of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit.
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NFL draft attendance record set with more than 775,000 fans attending the event in Detroit

Associated Press April 28, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 775,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for...

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Fans wait outside of the draft theater ahead of the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: Parking costs surge downtown during NFL Draft in Detroit

Hernz Laguerre April 26, 2024

Some downtown garages and lots have jacked up their prices as hundreds of thousands of visitors visit Detroit for the...

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Detroit Lions fans during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.
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Detroit sets all-time Day 1 Draft record with more than 275,000 attendees

Quinn Klinefelter April 26, 2024

More than 275,000 fans showed up for their teams during the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit...

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Detroit Lions portraits by photographer Lisa Spindler will be on display through May 19 on the exterior of Detroit’s landmark Bedrock buildings near the NFL Draft stage.
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The Metro: Local photographer showcases Detroit Lions with giant portraits during NFL Draft

The Metro April 25, 2024

The eyes of the sports world are on Detroit this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 NFL Draft.  While...

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An NFL football draft jersey is displayed on the Spirit of Detroit statue
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The Metro Events Guide: Draft Day celebrations to check out in Detroit this weekend

Sophia Jozwiak April 25, 2024

There are endless options for what to do in Detroit this weekend as the NFL Draft comes to town for...

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View of downtown Detroit from the parking lot on the roof of the Cobo Center.
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Beware of parking scams ahead of NFL Draft, attorney general warns

Jenny Sherman April 24, 2024

As football fans from near and far prepare to descend on downtown Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft this week,...

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An NFL football draft cleat is displayed near the Spirit of Detroit statue, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Detroit. The draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities a chance around the country a chance to be in the spotlight.
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Attending the NFL Draft in Detroit? Here’s everything you should know

Jenny Sherman April 23, 2024

This week, hundreds of thousands of football fans from around the world will converge in downtown Detroit for the 2024...

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Watercolor paintings with abstract patterns in natural tones
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The Metro Events Guide: Earth Day, Record Store Day and Champions Day in Detroit

Sophia Jozwiak April 18, 2024

This weekend is full of celebrations in metro Detroit — Record Store Day, Earth Day and City of Champions Day...

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The Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
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Detroit Evening Report: Circuit Court reducing operations during NFL Draft; GreenFest at the Zoo and more

Sascha Raiyn April 16, 2024

On this episode of The Detroit Evening Report, stories include the closure of Wayne County's 3rd Circuit Court, the Michigan Department...

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The Detroit Sports Commission and Visit Detroit celebrated the milestone of 150 days until the city of Detroit and its surrounding communities welcome the world for the 2024 NFL Draft from April 25-27.
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NFL fans ready to descend on Detroit for NFL Draft

John Filbrandt March 25, 2024

The Detroit Lions had an amazing season and that’s only brought more hype to Detroit hosting this year’s NFL Draft....

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Detroit Lions helmet and football.
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CultureShift: Detroit’s ‘On The Clock’ tour aims to activate rec centers ahead of NFL Draft

Tia Graham January 26, 2024

The city of Detroit, in partnership with Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission, is hosting a series of community...

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