City of Richardson to host Main Street Celebration

 

Richardson, Texas – Sept. 20, 2021 – The City of Richardson in partnership with its CORE District merchants will host the Main Street Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 23 from noon to 5 p.m. along Richardson’s Main Street between Interurban and McKinney Streets. The free event, which will kick off at noon on McKinney Street with a ribbon cutting with City officials and elected leaders, will celebrate recent improvements to Main Street, the heart of the Richardson community.

 

Following the ribbon cutting, the family-friendly day will feature street artists, activities for all ages along Main Street and shopping at downtown Richardson’s eclectic mix of retailers as well as other area merchants from Richardson’s CORE District, which includes downtown along with the Richardson Heights, Interurban, Lockwood and China Town neighborhoods. A number of food vendors will also be available on McKinney Street, including downtown favorites Del’s Charcoal Burgers, Yummy Burgers & BBQ and Isabelly’s Chocolates & Sweet Treats. Live music at the Main Stage, located on the lawn located between Texas and Interurban Streets, will begin at 2 p.m. and will be headlined by Texas native Abraham Alexander.

 

“Richardson’s residents have been clear in their wish for a revitalized downtown where they can gather for shopping, dining and entertainment in a vibrant setting, and the Main Street Celebration signals the completion of our first steps in blending our city’s rich history with the needs of today and the future,” said Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker. “This celebration is the beginning of a tradition that we hope to carry on for many years as Main Street and downtown Richardson transform into a destination that our residents and all North Texans can fully enjoy.”

 

The Main Street Celebration is a collaboration between the City of Richardson and area merchants that will welcome visitors back to downtown Richardson and showcase the area’s recent improvements. The updated neighborhood in the heart of Richardson now provides a more pedestrian-focused setting featuring wider walkways, additional landscaping, decorative lighting, new community gathering spaces and outdoor restaurant seating.

 

A variety of parking options will be available to festivalgoers, including designated lots at Texas Street off of Main and Polk Streets. Remote parking with free shuttle bus transportation to the event will be available at the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) campus on Greenville Avenue. For parking maps and event logistics, please visit www.richardsoncoredistrict.com/msc.

 

Further downtown developments, such as the Belt+Main mixed-use development, are already under construction and will bring in additional housing, retail and restaurant options that will support the full potential of Main Street as the heart of the community. Additional street and pedestrian improvements will be also considered as part of an upcoming bond election.

 

The City of Richardson is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence, its rich history and its bright future, all of which make Richardson a smart choice for residents and businesses. Known globally for its high-tech business leadership, the City of Richardson also offers a high quality of life, diverse array of neighborhoods, convenient Metroplex location, multi-modal transportation infrastructure and outstanding City services. Richardson has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top places to live and work by the national media, and the City remains dedicated to continuous improvement, as well as to the principles of open government and two-way communications with residents. To learn more, visit cor.net.

 

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