This Thursday, downtown shops and restaurants in Starkville will kick off the first Downtown at Sundown, offering various promotions and themes to draw visitors.
Starting this week, retailers in downtown will extend business hours for shoppers and diners until 8 p.m. each Thursday night.
Retailers will offer promotions, discounts and specials for shoppers and organizers will incorporate a theme for promotions for each week beginning with “Downtown with Dad” this week.
“We’re so excited that our downtown retailers have chosen to promote local shopping in Starkville by extending their hours every Thursday night.
The store owners are excited about the potential of attracting new shoppers to their stores,” said Melissa Dixon, president of the Starkville Downtown Business Association.
The SDBA and the Greater Starkville Development Partnership plan to include live music and other features to entice shoppers and diners to spend Thursday nights downtown in the upcoming weeks.
“We have big plans for Downtown at Sundown, and we’re hoping that the community will really come out and support local businesses and experience a fun, vibrant atmosphere each Thursday night in Downtown Starkville,” aid Jennifer Gregory, GSDP vice president for tourism development.
“The downtown area really offers something for everyone, including shopping, dining, and entertainment, so we’re thrilled to be able to debut this program. We really appreciate the merchants extending their hours and participating to make this program worthwhile,” Gregory added.
Upcoming themes include Cupcakes and Lemonade and Independence Day.
For details on specials being offered or more information about Downtown at Sundown, contact Gregory by e-mail at jgregory@starkville.org or 323-3322.
From the SDN.
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