Red Wings Host Sticks & Picks Festival At LCA During NHL Entry Draft
Summer has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to plan family activities. On Friday, June 28, during the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, Hockeytown will be the place to be as the Detroit Red Wings host the “Sticks & Picks” Festival, presented by Bud Light. This family-friendly event will take place outside Little Caesars Arena in the plaza areas, as well as inside the venue in the seating bowl.
Running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., tickets for the festival are just $5, with free admission for children ages 2 and under. Parking is available for $10 in the UWM, Trinity Health, and Temple West garages around Little Caesars Arena and can be reserved in advance at ParkWhiz.com. ESPN’s live broadcast starts at 7 p.m., with the Red Wings currently scheduled to pick 15th in the first round.
How to get tickets for the Sticks & Picks Festival?
Tickets for the Sticks & Picks Festival can be purchased online or at the XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena on the day of the event until 8 p.m. For more details, visit DetroitRedWings.com/SticksAndPicks.
Attendees can enjoy live music and entertainment outside the arena and watch the entire NHL Draft on the center-hung video board in the lower seating bowl.
Similar to previous draft parties, the Chevrolet Plaza will feature tailgate games, fan giveaways, artists and face painters, concessions, various food trucks, and Instagram photo opportunities, including a 360-degree Camera. The Detroit Red Wings Foundation will host a Tent Sale in the Chevrolet Plaza, and Nütrl Vodka Seltzer samples will be available for fans ages 21 and over.
Fans can play street hockey in one of two rinks on Henry Street on the southwest side of Little Caesars Arena, and former Red Wings players will be signing autographs in the plaza areas.
Inside the arena, fans will find Red Wings and Detroit Tigers co-branded giveaways, more autograph opportunities with Red Wings alumni, a selfie station, LED mini golf, and Coca-Cola samples. ESPN’s broadcast will be shown with sound on the center-hung video board, which will be lowered for “optimal viewing.” Special guest interviews and draft analysis will take place during ESPN’s commercial breaks.
Select concessions will be available inside Little Caesars Arena, and Mike’s Pizza Bar and Detroit House will be open. The Team Store will also be open for attendees, offering clearance items at 50-75 percent off, with an additional 10 percent discount for Winged Wheel Nation members.
