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🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨 Downtown Marquette is partnering with the world-famous Dumpster Water Grill for a romantic dinner for two 💕 The only dining establishment downtown that is open 24/7. To enter: 👉 Comment your favorite dumpster dish below On
WINTER PARKING BAN EXTENDED TO APRIL 15 Due to the near record snowfall, the city has experienced this year, there is very little room for snow to be plowed or piled safely. City crews continue to remove snow from roadways and sidewalks for the safe
❄️ A big thank you to city staff and our MDDA maintenance team ❄️ We want to give a huge thank you to everyone for their hard work during this recent record snowfall. Snow like this is no small task, and we’re grateful for the dedication and c
Downtown Marquette Restaurant Week returns March 8–14! 🍽️✨ For one week, local restaurants will showcase new flavors, creative menus, and dishes that reflect the growing diversity of our culinary scene. It’s the perfect excuse to try
Fog rolling in from Lake Superior into Marquette, and the Ore Dock in the background makes for a pretty cool scene. Got to love when the lake decides to set the mood. 🌫️
The UP200 returns to Downtown Marquette this Friday, February 13! 🐕❄️ Get ready for the biggest winter event of the year as mushers and their sled dogs take off on their journey. Be sure to plan ahead, as road closures will be in place to help keep
We’re officially one month away from 2026 Restaurant Week in Downtown Marquette 🍽️ Downtown restaurants will be serving up prix fixe menus and signature dishes, highlighting the best of what Marquette’s dining scene has to offer. This
Vendor applications are officially OPEN for the 2026 Blueberry Festival! 🫐 The Blueberry Festival returns to Downtown Marquette on Friday, July 31, and we’re excited to welcome vendors back for another day celebrating all things blueberry. La
🚨 Public Safety Alert from the Marquette City Fire Department🚨 The ice in Marquette’s Lower Harbor is NOT safe. We received reports this morning of an individual falling through the ice. Fortunately, they were able to self-extricate and are
The 2026 Blueberry Festival Poster Competition is officially open! 🫐🎨 Local artists are invited to submit original artwork for a chance to be selected as the official 2026 Blueberry Festival poster and take home a $400 cash prize. Submitted design

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