Spirit Plaza is a pilot public space in the center of Downtown Detroit. Positioned at the foot of the Spirit of Detroit statue and adjacent to the municipal center,  the "public square" plaza is intended to be a civic gathering space for all to gather for civic and arts and cultural purposes.

The public space is operated, maintained, and programmed through a joint partnership between the City of Detroit General Services Department (GSD) and City of Detroit Media Services Department Special Events.

This application is for you. It is for all Detroit residents, visitors, community groups, business owners, and employees. It is for creatives, performers, artists, and those who prefer to sit back and enjoy the show. Please complete the application if you are interested in providing a program or event within Spirit Plaza. Events can include, but are not limited to:

-1st Amendment Rally/Demonstration
-Cultural Event/Festival
-Vending or Selling Products or Services
-Neighborhood Meet Up (i.e. church potluck, book club, recreation)
-Resource Fair
-Religious Ceremony
-Sports/Recreation
-Filming
-Concert
-Political Event
-Parade
-Convention/Conference
-Carnival/Circus

Please review rules and guidelines for using the plaza before submitting your application. For your application to be considered, it should be submitted 30 days prior to the proposed day of the event. You may submit the application digitally through this from or:

Mail:           Detroit Parks and Recreation Department
            ℅ Erica Hill
           18100 Meyers Rd.
           Detroit, MI 48235

In person: Detroit Parks and Recreation Department
           18100 Meyers Rd.
                   Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The City of Detroit will review and notify you of the status of your application within 10-12 business days.