Press Releases
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Receives 2019 National Main Street Accreditation
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street is once again a nationally and state accredited Main Street community following a program visit from representatives of National Main Street Center and Missouri Main…
Read MoreEmerald Isle Parade Floats Dazzle Downtown
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street hosted its annual Emerald Isle Parade on Saturday, March 9th. The ominous clouds parted just before noon, revealing sunny skies that made way for over…
Read MoreThe Shuck Family to lead the Emerald Isle Parade on March 9th
Celebrating a legacy of community involvement, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street and the Emerald Isle Parade committee have selected the family of W. Ferrell Shuck as its parade grand marshal.…
Read MoreDowntown Lee’s Summit named 2019 Great Neighborhood in Missouri
The Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) has announced the designation of three Great Places in Missouri in 2019: Silver Moon Plaza, Chillicothe; High Street, Jefferson City; Downtown…
Read MoreDowntown Lee’s Summit Holiday Planters
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street in partnership with Lee’s Summit Beautification Commission hosted a new Holiday Adopt-a-Planter Program this year. Individuals, families, organizations, businesses and other groups were able to…
Read MoreIt’s a Wonderful Life in Downtown Lee’s Summit this Holiday Season
Mayor’s Tree Lighting features a special guest from the holiday classic. Lots of surprises are in store for this year’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 16th in Downtown Lee’s…
Read MoreBoos, Barks & Badges Costume Contest Draws a Crowd
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street hosted its annual Boos, Barks & Badges Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 27th. The event began at 9 a.m. with the Costume Contest in City…
Read MoreDowntown Holiday Adopt-a-Planter Program
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street in partnership with Lee’s Summit Beautification Commission invites Lee’s Summit businesses and residents to participate in the new Holiday Adopt-a-Planter Program. Individuals, families, organizations, businesses…
Read MoreDowntown Lee’s Summit Main Street Honors Volunteers and Businesses at Annual Awards Event
Volunteers, community members and local business owners were honored during the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, June 26 at The Aspen Room at the Stanley.…
Read MoreHistory in the Park
Lee’s Summit, MO: In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Historical Society of Lee’s Summit & Museum and Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street have partnered to present “History in the Park” on Saturday, May 5…
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