CORKTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IS EXCITED TO “EMBRACE THE RACE” FOR THE 2024 DETROIT GRAND PRIX.
With the Detroit Grand Prix moving back downtown, Corktown invites you to visit us during the Detroit Grand Prix weekend Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2. Many of our businesses are offering specials, discounts, and events to celebrate this weekend. Follow our social media for more updates.
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Downtown Business Outreach
Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2, 2024
Friday, May 31:
8:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Saturday, June 1:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Concert in Cadillac Square
Sunday, June 2:
8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (estimated)
IMPORTANT:
Sidewalks and streets remain fully open and accessible for pedestrians.
Access to parking decks and parking lots will remain accessible.
Deliveries:
May 29 - June 2: Deliveries should be rerouted for those that utilize the closed streets.
May 28 - June 2: Deliveries that cannot be rerouted should occur before 8:00 AM and will need to utilize the Vehicle Access Points (see below).
No vehicular access during event days/hours (May 31 - June 2).
VEHICLE ACCESS POINTS (Use from Wednesday, May 29, 5:00 AM through Monday, June 3, 6:00 AM)
For necessary deliveries only.
Fort/Griswold
Westbound Monroe/Farmer
Will be inaccessible Saturday, June 1, 2:00 PM - midnight.
Westbound Cadillac Square/Bates
CONCERT CLOSURE
Times: Saturday, June 1, 6:00 PM - approximately 10:30 PM.
Fenceline: Begins to be placed starting late morning, Saturday, June 1. The hard perimeter will go into effect 4:30 PM - midnight.
Gates/Security Checkpoints (into concert footprint):
Woodward/One Campus Martius Building
Michigan/Griswold
Woodward/First National Building
FAQ
Q: How can I participate as a vendor in the Small Business Straightaway?
A: Applications for the Small Business Straightaway have closed (deadline was April 28). The Small Business Straightaway, led by the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, opened online applications from April 3, 2024, to April 28, 2024, via press release and worked through the DEGC, MBBA, and city-wide business associations to share the opportunity. Fourteen businesses (two from each district) were selected. There are still vending opportunities through Total Access, who activates the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
Q: How can I participate as a vendor?
A: The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear offers display opportunities. There are still vending opportunities through Total Access, who activates the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. For more information on pricing and space availability, please contact Ethan Krueger, Displays & Event Services Manager, at ekrueger@detroitgp.com or (989) 545-9436.
Q: How can I participate as a food truck?
A: DDP cannot speak to food truck opportunities directly placed in the Detroit Grand Prix event footprint. We encourage businesses with food trucks to apply to DDP’s Downtown Street Eats program via Ask Jennyfer. Contact DDP to learn more.
Q: Are there security checkpoints?
A: Security checkpoints are established for the concerts in Cadillac Square. Refer to the map for details.
Q: How will deliveries be impacted?
A: From May 28 through June 2, deliveries should be rerouted for those that utilize the closed streets. Deliveries that cannot be rerouted should occur before 8:00 AM and will need to utilize the Vehicle Access Points. Refer to the map for details.
