The Detroit Sports Commission is throwing a football-themed party on April 14 at Campus Martius Park to celebrate Detroit being selected as the host of the 2024 NFL draft.
Starting at 4:30 p.m., the community event will feature music by Official Lions GameDay DJ Ray Ya Dig, fun activities, food trucks, swag giveaways and appearances by Lion Legends, cheerleaders and Detroit Lions mascot Roary.
Charles Davis, an NFL on CBS analyst, will emcee the event, which will feature the unveiling of a “custom interactive display representing Detroit that will have a permanent home in the city where fans can gather to celebrate the historic announcement,” according to a statement released by the Detroit Sports Commission.
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The 2024 NFL draft is a three-day event that will bring entertainment for local football fans and a number of out-of-town visitors to the area.
“The NFL’s decision to select Detroit as the host city for the 2024 NFL draft is a huge win for our city and its residents and is a testament to the revitalization and synergy that is happening,” Detroit Sports Commission executive director Dave Beachnau said in a statement. “We look forward to celebrating this momentous announcement with the community and the Lions organization.”
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