Everything to Know Before Michigan Central OPEN Celebration in Corktown

2024

With the start of the Michigan Central OPEN celebration nearly here, Michigan Central and Ford Motor Company are providing an update on street closures and parking updates for attendees and the general public. 

Tickets for the June 6 Michigan Central OPEN concert are sold out. Because of perimeter security fencing, the concert will not be viewable from sidewalks or streets around the concert site, and those without tickets are urged to attend one of the many viewing parties instead. 

We ask media to please share this information with your audiences to ensure the most positive experience and fewest disruptions possible during this historic moment in Detroit’s history. 

 

Concert Watch Parties

The sold-out event will also be live streaming. Visit Michigan Central’s Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook for more details.  

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) will host watch parties at the following parks:

  • Campus Martius Park 800 Woodward Ave., with capacity for 5,000 people.  
  • The Corner Ballpark at 1680 Michigan Ave., with capacity for 2,500 people.

Local businesses will also host watch parties, including:

  • Alpino Detroit - Michigan Central Opening Reception Hour at 1426 Bagley St.
  • Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - MC Open Watch Part at 4242 Vernor Hwy.
  • La Jalisciense Supermercado & Taqueria at 3923 Vernor Hwy.
  • Mexican Town Bakery at 4300 Vernor Hwy.
  • Batch Brewing Company at 1400 Porter St.
  • Black Ginger (Housed within the Trumbull and Porter Hotel) at 1331 Trumbull STE 100.
  • McShane’s Irish Pub at 1460 Michigan Ave.
  • Mercury Burger Bar at 2163 Michigan Ave.
  • Momento Gelato and Coffee at 2120 Trumbull.
  • Slows BBQ at 2138 Michigan Ave.

 

Rideshare

For the June 6 concert, there are suggested zones for rideshare drop-off and pick-up:

  • Michigan Ave between 17th St and 18th St. You can use 2515 Michigan Ave as the address you put into your rideshare app.
  • 14th St between Fisher Freeway Service Rd and I-75. You can use Fisher Freeway Service Rd and 14th St or 2415 14th St as the address you put into your rideshare app.

 

Street closures 

Please note that closed roads will allow pedestrian traffic only. No vehicles of any kind will be allowed, e.g. cars, trucks, bicycles, scooters, etc. 

We strongly recommend taking a rideshare service, public transit or walking to the Michigan Central OPEN concert on June 6. Two separate rideshare pick-up and drop-off locations can be found around The Station at 2515 Michigan Ave and at the corner of the Fisher Freeway Service Rd and 14th St. 

The following street closures will be in effect for 24 hours starting at 5 a.m. on June 1- 5 and again from June 7-11:

Full Closure:

  • 14th St: Closed from Michigan Ave to Marantette St
  • Dalzelle St: Closed from 14th St to 15th St
  • Marantette St: Closed from 14th to 15th St
  • 15th St: Closed from Dalzelle St to Marantette St
  • Lacombe Dr: Closed from Vernor W to 15th St
  • Vernor Hwy: Closed from 17th St to Vernor W/Lacombe Dr

Lane Closure:

  • Vernor: The easternmost curb lane of Vernor Hwy from Newark to Michigan Ave is closed.
  • Rose: The southernmost lane of Rose will be occupied between 17th and Vernor 
  • Michigan Ave: The bike, parking, and bus decel lane will be utilized on Michigan Ave between Vernor and 14th

 

The following street closures will be in effect starting at midnight on June 6 to 8 a.m. on June 7:

Full Closure:

  • Michigan Ave: Closed from 17th St to Wabash St
  • 14th St: Closed from W Fisher Service Dr to Bagley St
  • Dalzelle St: Closed from 14th St to 15th St
  • Marantette St: Closed from 14th to 15th St
  • 15th St: Closed from Dalzelle St to Marantette St
  • Lacombe Dr: Closed from Vernor W to 15th St
  • Vernor W: Closed from Michigan Ave to Lacombe Dr
  • 17th St: Closed from Michigan Ave to Lacombe Dr
  • Vernor Hwy: Closed from 17th St to Newark St
  • Rose St: Closed

 

Residents (including business owners) and rideshare drop-off and pick-up only:

  • Michigan Ave: 17th to Jeffries Service Dr

 

Residents only (including business owners):

  • Michigan Ave: Wabash St to Rosa Parks Blvd 
  • Wabash St: Michigan Ave to Bagley St
  • Vermont St: Michigan Ave to Bagley St
  • Dalzelle St: 14th St to Rosa Parks Blvd
  • Marantette St: 14th St to Rosa Parks Blvd

 

Lane Closure:

  • Bagley: The northernmost west bound bike/parking lane of Bagley from Rosa Parks to 14th will be occupied. The southernmost curb lane of eastbound Bagley will be occupied from 14th east to mid-block to Vermont St. 

 

The following street closures will be in effect from June 12-16

Full Closure:

  • Lacombe Dr: Closed from Vernor W to 15th St.
  • 15th St: Closed from Dalzelle St to Marantette St.

 

Lane Closure:

  • Dalzelle St: The southernmost westbound lane will be closed from 15th to 14th streets.

 

Parking Updates 

June 6: Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central

  • Street parking: Street parking for non-residential visitors will not be allowed in the area surrounding The Station on June 6. Attendees are encouraged to use public parking closer to downtown. 
  • Please note that no vehicles, including cars, trucks, bicycles and scooters, will be allowed within the road closure area on June 6. Rideshare services will be permitted to drop off attendees a few blocks from The Station, and concertgoers will need to proceed on foot to the concert entry gates.
  • Parking in the Bagley Mobility Hub will not be available for the general public on June 6.

 

June 7-16: OPEN House 

  • Starting June 7, complimentary parking for visitors will be available at the Bagley Mobility Hub, one block from The Station, at 1501 Wabash St.

 

Parking and shuttle information

Michigan Central and Ford Motor Company are working with MGM Grand Detroit and Bedrock to ensure smooth access to the venue. 

Bedrock is offering parking in its garages at 1701 W. Lafayette and 1401 First St. for $10, including a shuttle ride to Michigan Central.  

Attendees can also park on the fifth through ninth floors of the MGM Grand Detroit garage at 1777 Third St and use rideshare apps to reach Michigan Central.

 

Safety 

  • Bag Policy
    • Small bags that do not exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches in size can be brought into the concert after being checked by security. For any bag larger than that, there is a clear bag policy, meaning the only bags allowed inside the site perimeter must be clear and no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. 
    • Restrictions:
      • No buckles, grommets/hardware, or décor can be concealing any part of the bag.
      • Logos can only be on one side of the bag.
    • Items determined to be inappropriate for entry into the secure perimeter will be the responsibility of the attendee and cannot be accepted, stored or checked by Michigan Central or the Detroit Police Department.
      • Please do not leave any personal belongings or valuables in your car or trunk.
  • Cameras
    • Cameras are allowed at the concert. Guests are encouraged to capture their experiences
    • Professional-grade equipment requires prior approval or credentials. The use of wireless microphones or any UHF/VHF wireless devices is prohibited.
    • No drones allowed. 
  • The City of Detroit’s curfew policy for minors will be in effect Detroit (City Code Sec. 29-3-11). Minors 15 and under are not allowed out unsupervised between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., while those aged 16 and 17 are under curfew between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

For the latest information, please visit michigancentral.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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