Decades ago, you had to remind people to “say nice things about Detroit.”
These days, Detroit’s image is brimming with positivity, and nothing illustrates that better than the many businesses and institutions big and small that go all out to celebrate “313 Day” each year on March 13.
The participation and hype for the Motor City-boosting holiday has grown each year, especially since it was made official by the City Council in 2023. It is, of course, a reference to the city’s illustrious area code, 313, which is recognized across the globe largely thanks to rap songs and merchandise.
There are endless ways to celebrate 313 Day Thursday. We suggest breakfast at the Clique on Jefferson, a stroll around Belle Isle or the Detroit Institute of Arts to see Tiff Massey’s “7 Mile + Livernois” exhibit, lunch at Duly’s Coney Island in southwest Detroit and maybe dinner at one of those swanky new hotel restaurants.
Here are many more ways to honor the holiday with this list of 313 Day events planned around Detroit proper.
All events are Thursday, March 13 unless otherwise noted.
313 Day Ride at Joe Louis Greenway: Meet up at the Greenway and enjoy a group ride through the city on two wheels for this second-annual 313 Day Ride. It’s Friday, too. 5 p.m. Thurs. and 6 p.m. Fri. Free to join, $10 to enter raffle. 8034 W. Warren, Detroit. Registration: eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-313day-ride-registration-1264316908909.
Atwater Brewery: Enjoy some of the city’s most beloved brands along as Atwater’s Detroit tap room offers beers for $3.13 all day starting at 11 a.m. The food menu will feature Hell Fire Detroit hot sauce, McClures Pickles and more, and other brands will be on hand like Yellow Light Donuts, Third Man Records and more. 237 Jos Campau, Detroit. (Atwater in the Park is also offering $3.13 beers all day Thursday, 1175 Lakepointe in Grosse Pointe Park.)
Baker’s Keyboard Lounge: A 313 Day and Woman’s History Month networking event, there will be inspiring dialogue, community connection and storytelling. 6-8 p.m. Thurs. $15. 20510 Livernois, Detroit. mib.international/event/qcusd-detroit-michigan-2025-03-13-933.
Buddy’s Pizza: Buy a Detroit-style pizza, get a second for half-off with the code BOGO25. Offer is good Thursday through Monday at all participating locations. Buddyspizza.com.
Charity Basketball Game at Clemente Recreation Center: Lil Blade, Ghetto Baby Boom, Kid L, Vito Lays, Ronnie Kirk and more take to the court for a good cause (mentorship, transportation and programs for at-risk children) in celebration of 313 Day. Doors open at 4 p.m. with game at 5 p.m. 2631 Bagley, Detroit.
City Bird and Nest: A one-stop shop for all your Detroit-themed product needs, City Bird has Detroit-themed gifts and locally made products Thursday and every day, including a 313 Day holiday ornament. Also, for the entire month of Detroit, 100% of proceeds from the Detroit Things coffee mug will be donated to the Detroit-based nonprofit Alternatives for Girls. 460 W. Canfield, Detroit.
Detroit Foundation Hotel: This hotel well celebrate the musical legacies of Detroit all weekend with a kick-off event 3-6 p.m. Thursday with vinyl DJ sets curated by Peter Croce and screen-printed 313 limited-edition posters from Joe Reilley of All Motion Studio. The party continues with Detroit-themed brunch at the Apparatus Room 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. There’s also an all-day Sounds of the City event on Sunday with music, art and discussion about Detroit’s music scene. 250 W. Larned, Detroit. (313) 800-5500. detroitfoundationhotel.com.
Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena: The Detroit Pistons’ 313 Day celebration starts at 5 p.m. with pregame fun at Chevy Plaza with coffee, complimentary sneaker cleaning, giveaways and more. The first 3,130 fans at the game against the Washington Wizards will get a 313 Day chain and the first 15,000 fans will get a PixMob light-up bracelet that will activate together during key moments of the game. There will also be photo booths and other fun, including a halftime performance by Detroit rapper 42 Dugg. 2645 Woodward, Detroit. Pistons.com/tickets.
Marble Bar: A 313 Day after party with Drummer B, Satomi the Red Fox with Adolf the Jyn plus Mean Dean 313, plus more on the patio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs. $10 cover. 1501 Holden, Detroit. themarblebar.com.
Masonic Temple: This historic venue will host a 313 Day concert Thursday with Hunxho and Loe Shimmy, plus Charity, Nick Lavelle and Neisha Neshae. On Friday, the 313 Day Hip-Hop concert kicks off at 6 p.m. with Tee Grizzley, Veeze, Babyface Ray, Peezy, Icewear Vezzo, Tay B, Babyfxce E and Boldy James. Tickets start at $13 for Thursday’s show and $49.50 for Friday. 500 Temple, Detroit. themasonic.com.
McDonald’s: Order the 313 Day Meal, which has a double filet-o-fish, four-piece McNuggets, medium fries and Vernors Boston Cooler ice cream drink. The first 40 customers to purchase the meal at each participating locations will get a free long-sleeve McDonald’s 313 Day T-shirt, designed by Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design and former student Ameera Haynes. Participating McDonald’s include 36 in Detroit, Auburn Hills, Dearborn, Harper Woods, Oak Park, Redford Township, River Rouge, Romulus, Southfield, Warren and Ypsilanti.
Mezcal Mexican Restaurant: The Midtown location of this family owned Mexican restaurant will offer margaritas with tequila or mezcal for $3.13 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Thursday. 51 W. Forest, Detroit. Mezcaldetroit.com.
Mootz Pizzeria + Bar: Head to the slice counter for a huge, New York-style slice of pizza for $3.13 on Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Limit two per customer; carryout only. 1230 Library, Detroit. Mootzpizzeria.com.
Robert C. Valade Park: This free Detroit 313 Day celebration with Local 4 (WDIV-TV) has live music with the Prolifics, Al Bettis and more, plus trivia and comedy with T. Barb, food, children’s activities, chess and more. 3:13-8 p.m. Thurs. 2670 Atwater, Detroit.
Shinola Hotel: The hotel’s posh lobby space will have DJs and complimentary Moet & Chandon champagne from 6-9 p.m. Restaurants associated with the hotel — Mister Dips, the Brakeman and Penny Red’s — will offer food and drink deals for 313 Day, too. 1400 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 356-1400. shinolahotel.com.
Tocororo: Daily Detroit podcast crew and trivia host Mickey Lyons will have a Detroit-themed trivia game along with the live podcast. Tocororo also has a full menu of food and tropical drinks. 5-8:30 p.m. Thurs. 1416 E. Fisher, Detroit. eventbrite.com/e/313-day-daily-detroit-trivia-tickets-1249665726829.
Well Done Goods: An all-day celebration with music and more, hear DJ Seryoza and Darryl G from 1-3:313 p.m., followed by a Metroplex Records Showcase featuring Augustus Williams, Nick Speed and more until 8 p.m. Buy three, get one free on all WDG in-house printed clothing. 1-8 p.m. Thurs. 1515 Division, Suite A, Detroit. welldonegoods.com.
Wingstop: The first 200 customers at the new Wingstop in Detroit will get a limited-edition 313 Day shirt that says “I Only Want to Eat with Friends” that is co-branded with Wingstop and the Detroit Pistons. The button up, collared shirt was designed in collaboration with designer Engineered by Dre. The giveaway starts at 3:13 p.m. but fans are encouraged to line up at 2 p.m. 2648 E. Jefferson, Detroit.
