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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-12 86-109 ORDERI Introduced by Gouncilor b111ey, March 11, 1986 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) (prior, Rider city Market_ Days By the City Cmb*U of the My of Baepor ORDERED, - TBAT a portion of the Dwntoxn Area be set aside as described by the attached map for the purpose of balding market days from Nay to October, 1986. In City Council 3-12-06 i Passed as amended 86-109 �. amended to attach!: 0 R 0 E R- MP r ', iA V' j Title, c [y c er River City Market Upa ............................. ` r .... In ........d filed Ey m n \/ I/\^/\/ Counc4 CS i r 86-109 RIVER CITY MARKET DAYS In almost every city in England a Saturday custom is a visit to the local outdoor street market. A portion of the downtown is set aside and local folks come to sell their handmade pottery, art, vegetables, honey and all manner of interesting things. This takes on a festive air as persons of talent clown, sing, fiddle, and mime for the crowds. Parking is off street in the areas normally used by business workers during the week. We in the Downtown River City Association see Downtown Bangor as an ideal location for such a "Market Day' event. The concept i currently being successfully used i several areas of the United States and Canada. Fredrickton, M.B. touts one in its tourist brochure. As people love to be with people and enjoy an outdoor family event/recreation, the Downtown Association feels "Market Day" would bring people to the area on a day with no parking pressures, provide than with a lively scene Of simple entertainments to be enjoyed and savored, and therefore change the image of downtown to that of an area that is interesting, vital and cordial to the public. For this to be aussful and enjoyable weekly(May through Oct.)event much Planning, preparation and serious effort is needed. The Downtown River City Association is committed to providing the overall coordination for this event but much help will be needed from the downtown community. Your Participation will be vital to all committees and funds will be necessary for a media blitz for the first few weeks and for other publicity, entertainment costs, decorations, signs, toilet facilities, etc. We ask for your support and help in this new effort in the revitalization of Downtown Bangor. Thank You.