Destination Downtown to be held in Vicksburg next week

VICKSBURG, MS. – Next week, approximately 300 attendees will be in attendance for this year’s Destination Downtown held this year in Vicksburg. A partnership among Mississippi Main Street Association, Main Street Arkansas, and Louisiana Main Street: the three day event is the South’s premier downtown revitalization conference. 

“As a regular attendee of Destination Downtown, hosting this conference is a dream come true,” said Kim Hopkins, Vicksburg Main Street Executive Director, “We are so excited for the opportunity to showcase our downtown. From the brick streets, views of the river, and our rich history to the shops and restaurants to one-of-a-kind businesses, our downtown has an artistic flair and small-town atmosphere that speaks for itself. We are excited to host our regional Main Street champions in Vicksburg.”

Destination Downtown is open to anyone with an interest in the economic revitalization of historic downtown commercial districts. The program is designed for attendees to learn from their colleagues as well as from experts in the field. The conference attracts Main Street executive directors, board members, city officials, merchants, property owners and others who gather to share ideas on building sustainable downtown communities.

On Monday, September 9, ahead of the event, a group of volunteers will be cleaning up the downtown area. Anyone interested in volunteering should email Ashley Gatian at ashley@visitvicksburg.com