Presented by Marracci No. 13 & Detroit Sports Zone

12‑Hour
Toy Drive

Twelve hours. One mission. We're turning the field into a day-long holiday huddle so every Detroit child feels the love this Christmas.

🗓️December 23, 2026Noon – Midnight
📍Bert's WarehouseEastern Market, Detroit
🎁Bring a ToyNew & unwrapped
A smiling young boy holding a brand-new toy truck he received at a community toy giveaway
12HOURS

Countdown to Drop-Off Day

Doors open Noon · Dec 23, 2026
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The ceremonial fez of Marracci No. 13, embroidered in gold with the Shriners emblem Marracci No. 13
Proudly Co-Presented By

Marracci No. 13

A proud brotherhood built on charity, fellowship, and service.

The men of Marracci No. 13 carry a proud tradition of giving. This holiday season, that legacy takes shape as twelve hours of toys, music, and fellowship for the children of Detroit.

Shriners emblem
Marracci No. 13Host Temple · Shrine
Proudly Co-Presented By

Detroit Sports Zone

A movement that unites the city through sports, culture, and community.

Detroit Sports Zone brings the energy — coaches, athletes, DJs, and neighbors — turning the drive into a day-long celebration for the whole city and its kids.

DSZ
Detroit Sports ZonePresenting Partner
Young people playing basketball together on an outdoor community court
12 Hours · 1 Mission

Give  ·  Connect  ·  Build

The 12-Hour Toy Drive is a community-powered holiday initiative that provides toys and gifts to children and families throughout Metropolitan Detroit. Come drop off a toy, come fellowship, come hang out — and help us make sure every Detroit child feels the joy of the season.

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Give a Toy

Drop off one new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl. Every gift goes directly to a Detroit child this Christmas.

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Connect

Meet coaches, players, business owners, and community leaders. A full day of music, food, games and holiday vibes.

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Build

We're building a year-round movement — uniting businesses, nonprofits, schools, and neighbors around Detroit's kids.

The Experience

A Day-Long Holiday Huddle

Hosted on the field at Bert's Warehouse in Detroit's historic Eastern Market District, the drive runs twelve straight hours of community engagement — toy collection, live entertainment, and family fun.

🎧 Live DJs 🎷 Live Jazz 🍽️ Food Tasting 🏈 Sports & Games 🤝 Networking 🎤 Live Entertainment

Read Our Story

Children smiling with stuffed animals and gift bags at a community giving event
🎧 12 Hours of Music

The DJ Lineup

Detroit SportZone & Bert's Warehouse Toy Drive — December 23. Twelve straight hours, twelve Detroit DJs keeping the party going from noon to midnight.

Noon – 1PMThe Ghost
1PM – 2PMDJ Red
2PM – 3PMMark Beater
3PM – 4PMDJ Scorpion
4PM – 5PMDJ Casper
5PM – 6PMMr. Lightshow
6PM – 7PMDJ Smooth T
7PM – 8PMDJ N10SE
8PM – 9PMDJ Don Q
9PM – 10PMDJ Mysterious
10PM – 11PMDJ Royal
11PM – MidniteDJ La'Roc

Lineup and set times subject to change.

The Inaugural Year

A Foundation Built Together

The first 12-Hour Toy Drive brought together dozens of businesses, nonprofits, athletes, artists, and civic leaders. Year two, we go bigger.

12Hours of Giving
30+Community Partners
1Detroit, United
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Sponsorship Opportunities

From Presenting Sponsor to Community Partner, every level comes with real visibility across our campaign — and a direct hand in Detroit's biggest holiday giveback.

Presenting

Top-tier naming, headline placement, and full-campaign visibility as the face of the drive.

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Gold & Platinum

Premium logo placement, stage shout-outs, social features, and on-site activation space.

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Community Partner

Donate an hour of organizational time and join the official community partner directory.

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Help Us Spread the Joy

Every Toy Is a Child's Christmas Morning

Donate, sponsor, or volunteer — there's a place for everyone in the huddle.