Alpena Plans First Ever Downtown New Years Eve Celebration

In just a few weeks, Alpena will be hosting its first-ever New Year’s Eve event in Downtown Alpena. The event will feature a lit sphere being raised at midnight as a special “sunrise,” drink and food specials at downtown bars and restaurants, DJ’s from 9 pm- 1 am, and firepits to warm up by in the alleyway. Continue reading Alpena Plans First Ever Downtown New Years Eve Celebration

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Downtown Alpena’s Christmas Past: A Photographic Journey

Throughout the years you always know it’s the holiday season in Downtown Alpena when you see the lit garland wrapped around the lampposts, decorated storefronts, and the giant Christmas tree in Culligan Plaza. Before the tree was put in Culligan Plaza in the 80s the city decorated the pine tree in front of City Hall. Some of the earliest photos we have of the downtown Christmas tree date back to 1966! Continue reading Downtown Alpena’s Christmas Past: A Photographic Journey

Downtown Alpena hosts first-ever Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 2nd

Alpena, MI – On Saturday, November 2nd, Downtown Alpena will host its first-ever Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. Mango’s Tequila Bar, Thunder Bay Arts, and the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are partnering to host a … Continue reading Downtown Alpena hosts first-ever Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 2nd

Upcoming 2024 Fall Events in Downtown Alpena

Fall is coming up quickly and the changing of the seasons brings a lot of fun and neat events to downtown Alpena! So put on your favorite flannel and grab some friends and check out all the events coming to downtown Alpena this fall! Continue reading Upcoming 2024 Fall Events in Downtown Alpena

May is Garden Month in Downtown Alpena. Connect with fellow gardeners at these upcoming events

A collaborative group of gardeners is leading efforts to make the month of May Garden Month in Alpena. The group—made up of volunteers from the City of Alpena, Huron Pines, Alpena Senior Center, Pied Piper School, Alpena Downtown Development Authority … Continue reading May is Garden Month in Downtown Alpena. Connect with fellow gardeners at these upcoming events

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Alpena DDA receives $400,000 to support facade renovation projects within Downtown Alpena

The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for property owners who are considering façade renovation projects within the DDA district. Thanks to a Façade Restoration Initiative (FRI) grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the Alpena DDA has … Continue reading Alpena DDA receives $400,000 to support facade renovation projects within Downtown Alpena