Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
New Year's Eve downtown Detroit ball drop canceled second year in a row
By Omar Abdel-BaquiA formal celebratory ball drop will not take place in downtown Detroit this year, sinking the spirits of those who planned on attending.
The Social Connection, Ferndale-based host company of "The Drop," cited sponsorship funding, scheduling and other logistical issues as reason for the event's cancellation.
This is the second year in a row The Drop, which began marking the New Year in 2010, did not come to fruition.
Last year, The Drop was canceled due to timing and space problems.
Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2019/12/15/detroit-new-years-eve-events-beacon-park-fillmore/2648869001/