You're invited to not one, but two, great events!
On PARK(ing) DAY this Friday, a dozen metered parking spots around town will be transformed into mini parks for all to enjoy. Take a stroll, visit as many as you can, and enjoy pop-up places for connection, relaxation, art, and play!

PARKLET HOSTS & LOCATIONS

  • Benchmark Real Estate: In front of Dobrá Tea on Exchange Street
  • CarHop: Near Gritty's on Fore Street
  • Friends of Congress Square Park: Near Congress Square Park & Portland Flea-for-All on Congress Street
  • Maine College of Art & Design: Near MECA on Congress Street
  • Mechanics' Hall: Near Maine Craft Portland on Congress Street
  • Portland Downtown: Near Renys on Congress Street. Say 'hello' to our staff, including our executive director, Cary Tyson.
  • Portland Paddle: Near MECA on Congress Street
  • Portland Trails: Across the street from Austin Street Brewing in East Bayside (at the North Boyd Street Trail)
  • Portland Society for Architecture & Maine Audubon: Near Congress Square Park & Portland Flea-for-All on Congress Street
  • Trueline: Near Trueline on Congress Street
  • Victorieux Champagne: Near Gritty's on Fore Street
Downtown Worker Appreciation Day is back! If you live or work downtown, we want to say THANK YOU with complimentary goodies, delicious local snacks, and plenty of smiles. Join us anytime between 10am and noon on Thursday, September 23 in Monument Square.

This event requires masks and we are strongly urging guests to pre-register via Eventbrite. Click the button below to learn more and to pre-register.

We look forward to celebrating with you!
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