Activity Cass Park, Downtown Detroit
Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple
An activity in Cass Park, Downtown Detroit, pricey ($$$) and worth about 5 hours. Best time to go: 8 pm to 3 am.
Why go
Detroit's largest NYE party fills the Masonic Temple's Crystal and Fountain ballrooms with DJs, stage acts and a midnight balloon drop.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Detroit, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Cliff Bell's and Cliff Bell's. Set aside about 5 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Cass Park
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 5 hr
- Best time
- 8 pm to 3 am
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Downtown Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Cliff Bell's
Restored 1930s jazz club near Grand Circus Park, with live music most nights and a full dinner menu.
Drinks · Detroit · 0.5 mi straight-line - 2Cliff Bell's
Restored 1935 jazz club with an Art Deco bar; NYE brings dinner shows and a midnight set.
Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line - 3Shinola Hotel
Woodward Avenue hotel in restored commercial buildings, a short walk from Campus Martius.
Stay · Detroit · 0.8 mi straight-line - 4The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Restored 1924 hotel tower on Washington Boulevard, a short walk from Campus Martius and Cliff Bell's.
Stay · 0.8 mi straight-line - 5Prime + Proper
Capitol Park steakhouse open since 2017, known for dry-aged steaks and a two-level dining room.
Food · 0.8 mi straight-line - 6Lafayette Coney Island
Downtown hot-dog counter serving Coney dogs since 1917.
Food · Detroit · 0.9 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple is a stop on our Detroit New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Downtown Detroit
Another curated activity in Downtown Detroit. See the full Downtown Detroit guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Detroit
Our climate figures for Downtown Detroit come from nearby Detroit. Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple itself, we suggest: 8 pm to 3 am.
Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Detroit weather by month (covers Downtown Detroit).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 42.34139, -83.06028
- Destination
- Downtown Detroit, Michigan
- Website
- resolutionballdetroit.com
Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple: quick answers
How much time do you need at Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple?
Plan on about 5 hours at Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple?
Our pick: 8 pm to 3 am. Insider tip: VIP tiers include dinner from 8 pm; general admission is dancing and the midnight drop.
Which TripsCircle routes include Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple?
Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple appears on Detroit New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Detroit.
Plan Downtown Detroit
- Downtown Detroit travel guide 8 places
- Detroit weather (covers Downtown Detroit) weather by month
- Downtown Detroit to Belle Isle 3.1 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Detroit
- The Roostertail Drinks
- London Chop House Food
- Hart Plaza and the Detroit RiverWalk Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.