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The MDDA office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 27–28. We will resume our regular business hours on Monday, December 1. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🦃
This morning brought one of Marquette’s rarest sights, Orehenge. Twice a year, the sunrise lines up perfectly with the opening of the Ore Dock, sending a beam of light straight through the structure. And it looks like plenty of community membe
🎄 The Downtown Marquette Holiday Parade is Just TWO Weeks Away! 🎄 On December 5, holiday floats and festive characters will roll down Third Street to kick off the holidays in Downtown Marquette. The parade wraps up at the Annual Marquette Tree Li
🎄 Downtown Marquette Holiday Parade Registrations are Still Open! 🎄 There’s still time to sign up and be part of the magic! The Downtown Marquette Holiday Parade is still accepting registrations, and it’s free to participate. Whether y
📸 Let us congratulate this year’s Ladies Night Out Gift Basket Winners! 🎉 Ladies Night Out once again brought energy and excitement to Downtown Marquette, with friends exploring shops, enjoying specials, and experiencing everything our downt
🎄 Free Parking After 3 PM in Downtown Marquette Through December 25! 🅿️ To make the holiday shopping season easier and more enjoyable, parking in Downtown Marquette is now free after 3 PM every day through December 25. Take advantage of the extra
✨ We’re just ONE WEEK away from Ladies Night Out in Downtown Marquette! ✨ Join us next Thursday, November 13 for a night of dining, shopping, and fun with 75 downtown businesses participating! It’s the perfect chance to kick off your hol
🚗❄️ Reminder: The Winter Parking Ban Is Now in Effect ❄️🚗 As of November 1, the winter parking ban is in place through April 1. No parking is allowed on city streets between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM to give plows the space they need to keep roads safe
🎃 Happy Halloween from Downtown Marquette! 👻 Throw on those costumes and head downtown for one of the best holidays of the year! With Halloween falling on a Friday, there’s no better time to explore all that downtown has to offer, from delic
Today, our community honors the lineman who tragically lost his life in last week’s accident on M-553. Trucks line Third Street in a heartfelt memorial to his service and dedication. 🚧 Third Street remains open to traffic during this memorial

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