12 Bars of Christmas: Detroit Bar Crawl

Get ready to eat, drink, and be merry at one of Detroit’s biggest holiday celebrations!

Explore the D’s 12 Bars of Christmas transforms downtown Detroit into one epic holiday party. Gather your friends, throw on your ugliest Christmas sweater, and spend the day visiting festive bars filled with music, drink specials, photo opportunities, giveaways, and nonstop holiday cheer.

The crawl runs from 1:00–9:00 PM, allowing you to check in and join the celebration during your designated arrival window. Follow the official crawl route, visit participating locations, and celebrate Christmas with hundreds of festive partygoers throughout downtown Detroit.

• Admission to the official 12 Bars of Christmas crawl
• Access to participating downtown Detroit bars
• Exclusive holiday drink specials
• Live DJs playing throwback hits and party favorites
• Holiday photo opportunities throughout the crawl
• Best-dressed holiday outfit contest
• Giveaways, prizes, and festive surprises
• The official crawl route and event updates
• Eight hours of Christmas music, drinks, and good times

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: 1:00–9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Detroit
Tickets: $20 per person
Age Requirement: 21+ with a valid government-issued ID

Check-in instructions, participating venues, and the official route will be sent to registered guests before the event. Guests may visit participating bars in any order unless otherwise noted.

Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa suits, elf costumes, holiday pajamas, reindeer antlers, and over-the-top Christmas outfits are highly encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed guests, so don’t hold back!

Active Explore the D Passport members receive free admission as part of their membership benefits. Not a member yet? Get your Passport and enjoy special events and savings throughout the year.

Good drinks. Great vibes. Holiday cheer. Unforgettable memories.