Stylized banner of the words "Downtown Marquette" in white.
Music on Third Street event logo.
Marquette Farmer's Market logo
Marquette Commons logo with the phrase "Rent the Commons" below it.
A clothing rack in a store with the word "Shop" overlaid across the image.
Entrance to a winebar and restaurant with the word "Dine" overlaid across the image.
A customer at a farmer's market stand with the words "Farmers Market" overlaid across the image.
The Marquette Harbor with the word "Enjoy" overlaid across the image.
Street musicians performing on a public sidewalk with the word 'Events' overlaid across the image.

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📢 The MDDA office will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. It’s time to take a well-deserved break! Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 with regular hours. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday we
🌆 Tonight is the final Wednesday Night Market of the season! 🌆 @mqtfarmersmarket From 5–8 PM, 100 block of W. Washington Street will be closed one last time this summer. Local farmers, food producers, and artisans will be set up with their
🎶 It’s August Music on Third! 🎶 Join your community tonight from 6–9 PM for a free evening of live music all along the Third Street Corridor. Local musicians will be filling the street with sound while you stroll, dine, and shop at the
A big thank you to @uppermichiganssource for their support of our summer events! 🌞🎶 Their partnership made it possible for us to spread the word and continue growing our summer season. On the eve of August Music on Third, we’re reminded how
🎶 Local music takes center stage on Third Street this Thursday! 🎶 Bands, duos, and soloists from across the community will be filling Downtown Marquette with rock, folk, blues, jazz, and more for everyone to enjoy. Each location offers something n
🚗🏍 Classic Cars & Bikes on Third – This Saturday! 🏍🚗 This Saturday, Downtown Marquette will be packed with chrome, color, and nostalgia as over 100 classic cars and bikes from many generations roll into Third Street! This free communi
🎶 One week to go! 🎶 Next Thursday, August 21 from 6–9 PM, Music on Third is back with an all-new lineup of local talent! From solo artists to full bands, live music will fill the Third Street Corridor all evening long. Check out the lineup,
🎶 Just two weeks out! 🎶 Music on Third returns Thursday, August 21 from 6–9 PM! July was an absolute blast, and with our extended hours, there was even more time to take in all the amazing music. Join us again as over 15 locations along th
Due to ongoing construction near Father Marquette Park for the new Arts & Culture building, several engraved bricks from a past fundraising effort have been removed and will be available for pickup at the Marquette Commons (west end of the Plaza)
A huge thanks to Northern Lights Home Services, LLC for their sponsorship and support of our summer events. Without their help, we could not have made all of these summer events what they are this season. Be sure to give them a big thanks for the r

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