Over 50 downtown businesses decorated their storefronts this year for Portland Downtown’s annual Holiday Window Display Contest . The creations are simply breathtaking – and we’re thrilled to present our winners! Read more
There’s holiday cheer at every turn downtown! Take a look at our upcoming events including the Monument Square Tree Lighting, Shop For A Cause, Elfternoon, and Merry Madness.
The early bird catches the worm! Save $5 per Merry Madness ticket if you order by Oct 31. Read more
Celebrate multimodal living in Portland! Join us for our Drive Less, Do More Launch Party in Monument Square. Read more
It’s not every day that you see a giant swarm of BEES in downtown Portland – but that’s precisely what happened last Thursday! To the surprise of pedestrians along Congress Street, thousands of bees were seen (and heard!) swarming in and around a METRO bus shelter. While some onlookers fled in terror, others watched
Portland Downtown announces ‘end of an era’ for Old Port Festival PORTLAND, Maine – All good things must come to an end. Portland Downtown is announcing that the 2019 Old Port Festival — to be held Sunday, June 9, 2019 — will mark a fond farewell to one of Maine’s largest summer events. For
A tremendous sense of pride and gratitude filled the ballroom at the 13th annual Portland Police Awards Breakfast . This inspiring event – held Saturday at Holiday Inn By The Bay – honored civilians and members of local law enforcement for going above and beyond the call of duty to make Portland a safe community. Read more
Over 60 downtown businesses decorated their storefronts this year for our2018 Holiday Window Display Contest. The creations are simply breathtaking – and we’re thrilled to present our winners! Read more
Earlier this month, Portland was named as the Restaurant City of the Yearby Bon Appétit. This all comes down to the high-quality foods and the passionate chefs and cooks that made this momentum happen! In light of this wonderful accomplishment, we would like to introduce you to one of a kind shop where you can
Downtown Portland is home to a one of a kind jewelry store that creates handmade gold and silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces with a dazzle of precious gems: Daunis Fine Jewelry , an award winner of the Maine Master Craftsmen of the Year. This spectacular jewelry store, located on the third floor at 616 Congress Street,