LANSING, Mich — The Old Town Commercial Association hosted its first Downtown Day Saturday in Lansing.
- Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed Downtown Day to encourage people to explore their local neighborhoods.
- Visitors participated in a public art project, shopping deals, and historical walking tours.
- The event highlighted Lansing's original downtown area and its small businesses.
The event gave neighbors the chance to discover Lansing's original downtown area while supporting local businesses.
WATCH: Neighbors celebrates inaugural Downtown Day in Old Town
Samantha Benson, the executive director of the Old Town Commercial Association, explained the purpose behind the special day.
"It's to encourage people to really explore their neighborhoods and communities and really get to know not only the businesses but each other too," Benson said.
Visitors to Old Town were able to participate in a public art project, take advantage of shopping deals with small businesses, and join historical walking tours of the district.
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