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Community Spotlight: Back to the 90s with Downtown Little Rock Partnership
The Downtown Little Rock Partnership turned back the clock at the old Main Street Mall this weekend for a 90s Mall Party, transporting attendees back to a time when the Macarena ruled the dance floor and pagers were the ultimate status symbol. Now the home of state offices, the former downtown Little Rock mall closed decades ago, but still has working neon lights and original architectural features. Snoop Dogg and Britney Spears impersonators kept the party going while a Vee-Jay mashed up music and videos of the decade’s hottest hits. The event included a selfie station with the actual couch from 'Friends,' a costume contest, retro arcade, and other fun surprises.
"The 90s mean so many things to different people, and we are working to ensure you’ll find your experience represented in this amazing space," said DLRP Executive Director Gabe Holmstrom.
Join our efforts to map history as it happened on our Main Streets. Share your local story of a time when your community played a role in an event with transformational impact, from prehistory to present. Together, we can show the collective impact of our network, because history happens on Main Streets.
We've just added four new, free, self-guided Local Main Street Leader learning journey courses in the Main Street America Academy. From a deep dive into market analysis to strategies for building trust, each course is designed to support your abilities to launch your leadership efforts to the next level.
Learn how Main Street Murfreesboro uses their annual scarecrow decorating contest to drive foot traffic to their downtown and create a vibrant community atmosphere each fall.