Immigrant Business Showcase
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, City staff from the Equity & Engagement Department hosted the first ever Immigrant Business Showcase on Market Street as a part of the City’s involvement in Welcoming Week 2024. The event showcased immigrant-owned businesses, featuring food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities. The event was a resounding success, drawing a […]
Pride on Market Street!
On Friday, September 20, 2024, City staff from the Equity & Engagement Department supported Pride on Market Street! This event was sponsored by Uniting Pride of Champaign County as a part of their week long calendar of events for Pride Fest. This event took over Market Street with vendors, food, and performances, partnering with Seven […]
Annual Juneteenth Celebration
On June 15, 2024 the Champaign Park District hosted their Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park. Juneteenth commemorates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half […]
The Beat
The City is thrilled to announce the launch of the downtown entertainment district’s official logo “The Beat.” Unveiled at a Council study session on May 7, 2024, the Beat encompasses all of the downtown entertainment district. Boasting a wide variety of entertainers and programs for the community to enjoy, The Beat will allow community members […]