Happy Holiday, my fellow tech savvy friends! It's Social Media Day!

Us social media obsessed people are happy to celebrate the fourth annual Social Media Day, originated by Mashable! Social Media Day was launched in 2010 as a way to recognize the digital revolution happening right before our eyes. To celebrate social media enthusiasts across the country attend (or host) a Social Media Day Meetup (for a full list of local meetups, click here).

In Detroit, the place to be on Social Media Day is MotorCity Casino for their annual bash, where I have been partaking in the festivities in 2011 and 2012.  In previous years, I broadcasted live with my co-host Joe Carioti on Social Media Meltdown however this year we've decided to actually enjoy ourselves and mingle with the other attendees.


Here's what Detroit has going on tonight:


Event Panel with Twitter, Google and Mashable
We sat back and thought: "what would be a kick ass add-on for all the Social Media Personalities out there?"  How about a panel with 3 of the biggest names in Social moderated by MLIVE?  Confirmed speakers:
Twitter's Greg Myrick
Google's Zafar Razzacki
Mashable's Neha Shah
Moderator: MLive's Jen Eyer

Livio (@livioradio) and MotorCity Casino Hotel (@motorcitycasino) will once again be your hosts for the event! (Hashtags #SMDay #Det)

Other stufff you need to know:

1. Theme - "Generation D"The theme for 2013 is, "Generation D," in celebration of the new, entrepreneurial spirit and personal sense of responsibility Detroiters have taken on. The renewed spirit in Detroit has resulted in a cool infusion of technology, job opportunities and an exciting future ahead for the city.  
2. Tickets, Age Limit - 21+
3. Start-Up DetroitThis section was such a hit in 2012, we're bringing it back this year.  We're going to have an area just for local start-ups so you can get to know these folks before they're famous.  Some might even be hiring so don't be shy about introducing yourself.
4. Day of (more details to be added shortly)Doors open at 6p.m. and things are planned to wrap up around 10. We're likely going to have an afterparty - stay tuned for updates! 
5. Bring Your Gadgets.There's free Wi-Fi and given all the great photo, posting and blogging opportunities, the security frisking will be well worth it :-) Plus a constant stream on trending topics is a nice way to brag to all your friends that you were at the party of the summer. 
6. SponsorsWe're proud to announce MLive as the Official Media Sponsor and Live Nation as the Official Music Sponsor of Social Media Day Detroit 2013.We've planned another awesome night thanks to our incredible sponsors: Autobike, Chevrolet, Core Detroit, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, ePrize, Fathead, Gleaner's Community Food Bank, Lava.io, Little Caesars Pizza, Livio, Live Nation, Lush Yummies, MLive, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Quicken Loans/Opportunity Detroit, Twitter, U-Haul, Upto and Yelp!

  Are you planning on attending tonight festivities? If you're celebrating in Detroit hit me up on Twitter and we can hang out! @katelynshelby