Sleigh the D: Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

🎄🍻 Sleigh the D: Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

Ugly sweaters on. Holiday drinks flowing.

Sleigh the D is Detroit’s ultimate ugly sweater bar crawl — a festive, high-energy holiday celebration filled with themed drink specials, party transportation, DJs, and nonstop cheer across Detroit’s top nightlife neighborhoods.

Whether you’re rocking an ugly sweater, a ridiculous Santa fit, or full holiday chaos, this is the most fun way to celebrate the season in the D.

✔ Access to multiple participating bars
✔ Holiday-themed drink specials at every stop
✔ Skip-the-line check-in & entry with official wristband
✔ DJs, holiday music, and party vibes
✔ Digital crawl map
✔ Ugly Sweater contests & prizes
✔ Official holiday after-party

This isn’t a walking crawl — transportation between bars is included.

Crawlers will be transported throughout the event aboard Detroit’s most iconic party rides:

• Motown Boogie Bus – rolling holiday party vibes
• HandleBar Detroit – pedal-powered party bikes
• Michigan Pedaler – Detroit’s original pedal pub

Transportation runs continuously as we celebrate across:

📍 Downtown Detroit
📍 Corktown
📍 Midtown

Vehicles rotate throughout the event. Riders may experience different transportation options based on routing, capacity, and flow.

1. Check in at the designated starting location
2. Receive your official wristband + digital crawl map
3. Ride bar-to-bar with party transportation
4. Enjoy festive drinks and holiday music
5. End the night at the official Sleigh the D after-party

Ugly is the goal.

Ugly sweaters, Santa suits, reindeer fits, elf chaos — go all out.
Best (or worst) sweaters may win prizes.

• Early Bird (limited quantity)
• General Admission
• Last Call / Day-Of

⭐ Explore the D Members receive free or discounted entry
Upgrade during checkout to unlock added perks.

Join Explore the D, Detroit’s nightlife & experiences membership:

• Skip-the-line check-in & transportation
• Free admission to 7 additional bar crawls
• $2,000+ in exclusive discounts at bars, tours, and experiences across Detroit

👉 Upgrade during checkout to unlock instant savings.

📅 Date: December (exact date announced soon)
📍 Location: Downtown Detroit, Corktown & Midtown
⏰ Check-In Time: Announced closer to event date
🍺 Participating Bars: Announced closer to event date

• Must be 21+ with valid ID
• Bars subject to capacity — arrive early
• No refunds (event happens rain or shine)
• Please drink responsibly

Holiday weekends fill up fast in Detroit.
Tickets are limited to ensure smooth transportation, bar access, and the best experience possible.

👉 Grab your ticket early and Sleigh the D this holiday season.

Event venue & nearby stays

Detroit Shipping Company, 474 Peterboro Street, Detroit, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.

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