Crowds watch during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit.

Detroit People Mover gave 70,000 rides during NFL Draft

May 8, 2024

Last month’s NFL Draft in Detroit set attendance records, with about 750,000 football fans turning out downtown. While city officials...

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Fans stand outside the NFL Draft Theater in downtown Detroit on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Detroit set NFL Draft attendance record, what’s next?

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.

NFL draft attendance record set with more than 775,000 fans attending the event in Detroit

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.

Detroit Evening Report: Parking costs surge downtown during NFL Draft in Detroit

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.

Detroit sets all-time Day 1 Draft record with more than 275,000 attendees

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.

The Metro: Local photographer showcases Detroit Lions with giant portraits during NFL Draft

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

The Metro Events Guide: Draft Day celebrations to check out in Detroit this weekend

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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A QLine train wrapped in NFL Draft messaging.

Detroit Mayor Duggan tells fans to arrive early for the NFL Draft

April 24, 2024

City of Detroit officials estimate around 300,000 people could be in attendance for the first round of the 2024 NFL...

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Billboard in Detroit raising human trafficking awareness ahead of the NFL Draft.

Large crowds at NFL Draft could increase risk of human trafficking in Detroit

April 24, 2024

With the 2024 NFL Draft coming to Detroit this week, the city is expecting an influx of visitors ranging from...

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View of downtown Detroit from the parking lot on the roof of the Cobo Center.

Beware of parking scams ahead of NFL Draft, attorney general warns

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.

Attending the NFL Draft in Detroit? Here’s everything you should know

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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FILE - The onstage video screens display "The Pick Is In" for the Detroit Lions during the 2023 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Detroit Evening Report: Arab American businesses highlighted during NFL Draft, metro Detroit rivers report card, more

April 22, 2024

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include Arab American businesses being highlighted during this week's NFL Draft in...

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