Party goers gather in front of Compuware New Year's Eve party last year at Campus Martius while awaiting the first ever D drop. (Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us Detroit)

First Annual Motor City New Year’s Eve 'D' Drop

Metro Detroiters Were Invited To Be a Part of History and Drop The D


DETROIT, MI (Tell Us Det) – Compuware and American Express put on a major Motor City New Year’s Eve Bash at Compuware’s elegant atrium which turns out to be more than just a party; it was the start of a new tradition for Detroit.

“Detroit is a resurgent city, and there’s never been a better time to join together to commemorate its spirit,” stated Jerrid Mooney, co-founder, Motor City New Year’s Eve The Drop. "New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to celebrate the momentum of Detroit’s rebirth while feeding off of the positive vibe and opportunity in our city."



As the clock drew closer to the midnight hour, the Compuware building atrium was beginning to transform itself, with sexy dresses, the coolest suits, strolling hors d'oeuvres ant hot, house music. Party goers ate, drank and danced there way into 2010.


Around 11:30PM the streets around Campus Martius Park began to fill with well over 1,000 metro Detroiters and Canadians to watch the first Drop of the 'D'. There was fun to be had by all without incident. (Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us Detroit)

The “D” Drop
Fabricated by Fire House Neon in Stockbridge, Mich., the 6’ tall and 4’ wide, 50 pound, a “D” was composed of white neon lights and black luan. Energen Electric of Dearborn, Mich. donated electrical services to make the “D” drop possible. It was located outside Compuware across from Campus Martius Park and at midnight, it dropped 60 feet to bring the New Year in with a roar from the crowd.

Additional information about the event can be found online, www.motorcitynye.com and Facebook page.

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