The City of Windsor is gearing up to join in the excitement of the Detroit Lions Playoffs with a breathtaking and awe-inspiring show high above the Windsor waterfront downtown this Friday, January 10, 2025.

A Detroit Lions themed drone show, gifted to the City of Windsor by the Detroit Lions, will take place to celebrate Canadian Lions fans and the start of NFL playoffs.

The drone show kicks off at 7pm on Friday towering over the Windsor waterfront, with hundreds of drones taking off from the Riverfront Festival Plaza site, which will be closed for the launch.

Details can be found at www.visitwindsoressex.com/lions, including parking restrictions, road closures, and exclusive offers from downtown businesses to make your visit during the show a touchdown.

Where to view the show: The drone show will be viewable from various locations across the city, and Downtown Windsor will be the top spot to be that evening, and all day long.

A map of optimal viewing areas is available at www.visitwindsoressex.com/lions including street closures and restricted zones in the downtown core in place for the safety of fans and operators.

Several events will be occurring throughout the day to celebrate the Detroit Lions, including:

• Detroit Lions flag raising at Charles Clark Square at 10:30am
• Detroit Lions ‘We Want More Tour’ presented by Bud Light will be at Caesars Windsor from 12:30pm through 2pm at the Grand Entrance located off Riverside Drive (see below for more details)
• Complimentary hot chocolate and coffee being served on the sidewalks in downtown Windsor courtesy of the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (BIA)

‘We Want More’ Tour: Visit Caesars Windsor between 12:30pm and 2pm at the Grand Entrance off Riverside Drive to visit the Detroit Lions ‘We Want More’ Bus presented by Bud Light with the change to chance to win playoff tickets through the Detroit Lions “Call Dan” phone booth, create epic content in the “We Want More” photo experience, and compete in classic tailgate games to win Lions giveaways.

Please note: parking is not advised in the Caesars Windsor parking garage due to construction as space is limited, and you must be age of majority to enter Caesars Windsor. Several parking lots near the ‘We Want More’ Bus are available.

You can view a preferred parking map by clicking here.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Detroit Lions postseason celebrations directly to our fans in Windsor,” said Detroit Lions Senior Vice President of Marketing & Brand, Emily Griffin. “The Lions organization is grateful to have an international fan base that is proudly represented throughout Ontario, and excited to continue on the journey to our goal of winning a Super Bowl together.”

Fans are encouraged to wear their Honolulu blue all day long, and line the streets of Downtown Windsor to cheer on the Detroit Lions. The show is weather dependent.