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The Early Bird rate for the 2025 Main Street Now Conference expires on Tuesday, February 4. Act now to save up to $310 on registration to our movement’s can’t-miss event of the year! Taking place April 7 – 9 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 2025 conference is gearing up to be the best one yet.
P.S. February 4 is your last chance to pre-order your conference T‑shirt, too!
Registration Rates & Dates
Early Bird (by February 4*): $465 Member | $655 Non-Member
Regular (by March 31*): $565 Member | $755 Non-Member
On-Site (April 6 – 9): $775 Member and Non-Member
One Day: $399 Online | $425 On-site
Civic Leader: $200 Online | $225 On-site
Student: $200 Online | $225 On-site
*Deadlines are subject to change.
Exciting Updates
🏨 Hotel Reservations — Specially priced rooms at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown are available but filling up quickly! For the easiest access to conference activities, book your stay right now. We highly recommend checking reservation options at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown online or by calling 215.625.2900. Book your stay >
🎤 Featured Speakers — We are excited to announce the featured speakers for the Main Idea sessions. You don’t want to miss their insightful discussions and inspiring stories during these interactive experiences. Meet our featured speakers >
✨ Cool Venues — Monday’s Opening Plenary will be held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts’ Marian Anderson Hall, and FDR Park will host Wednesday night’s farewell Big Bash. Who was Marian Anderson, and why is FDR Park so special? Uncover their stories >
In Case You Missed It
Mobile workshops are selling out fast! From illuminating walking history tours to in-depth explorations of grassroots initiatives, these unique excursions offer immersive learning experiences that you can only find at Main Street Now 2025. Reserve your spot on a mobile workshop during registration or, if you’re already registered, add it to your existing registration by clicking the link in your confirmation email.
Explore mobile workshops >
Have questions? We have answers!
Check out our FAQs library and conference policies for helpful tips and important information. For additional support, email info@mainstreet.org. Due to the high volume of requests, please allow up to 72 hours to receive a response.
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