Press Releases
Update on Downtown Days 2021
At this point in the pandemic recovery, it is not yet safe to host our largest community event, Downtown Days. Downtown Days is traditionally held the first full weekend in…
Read MoreEmerald Isle Parade will return in 2022
As large community events continue to pose a high risk to public health, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street will not host the Emerald Isle Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 13,…
Read MorePostcards from Santa
Let your little ones know that Santa is thinking of them this holiday season with a personalized message from Mr. Claus himself. Families can submit a request for a postcard…
Read MoreExperience the Holiday Lights in Downtown Lee’s Summit
To ensure a safe holiday experience for all, there will not be an in-person program and gathering for the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting in Downtown Lee’s Summit. Guests are welcome…
Read MoreDowntown Lee’s Summit Adopt-A-Planter Program
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street in partnership with the Lee’s Summit Beautification Commission invites Lee’s Summit businesses and residents to participate in the Holiday Adopt-a-Planter Program again this year. Individuals,…
Read MoreLee’s Summit Leaders in Business Development to Distribute Pandemic Relief Funding
Velocity Lee’s Summit, Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council and Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street are working in tandem to provide financial aid to area businesses…
Read MoreHaunted & Historic Spaces Tour Hosted in Downtown Lee’s Summit on Saturday, October 17
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street is excited to announce the return of the Haunted and Historic Spaces Tour in Downtown Lee’s Summit on Saturday, October 17. This year’s tour will…
Read MoreDowntown Lee’s Summit Selected for Community Resiliency Grant from Missouri Main Street Connection and AARP
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) in partnership with AARP Missouri, is excited to award this grant opportunity to five Missouri communities. AARP Missouri is investing in projects that inspire…
Read MoreDowntown Lee’s Summit Main Street Celebrates State Award Winners
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. presented downtown revitalization awards on July 30, 2020, during the annual Evening of Excellence Virtual Ceremony on Facebook Live. The virtual ceremony honored communities, individuals,…
Read MoreLee’s Summit Unveils Plan for Downtown Farmer’s Market and Conservatory
Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird presented a conceptual plan and potential funding program for the Downtown Farmer’s Market and Conservatory to City Council at its July 21 meeting. Following the…
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