Uptown Getdown Postponed to August 31

Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Thursday August 24, the final Uptown Getdown event has been postponed one week.

Boot Jack Band will wrap up the Uptown Getdown series on August 31st from 6-9:00 p.m. featuring country favorites.

In preparation for the event, 7th Avenue between 10th Street and 12th Street will close to traffic at 2 p.m. and reopen at approximately 10 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to follow marked detours on 6th Avenue. All businesses will remain open.

Admission is free to the public thanks to these Marion Chamber Platinum Community Partners – Farmers State Bank, ImOn Communications, MercyCare Community Physicians, Summit Pointe Senior Living, and Z102.9 The event is produced by the Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion District with support from the City of Marion Hotel/Motel Fund.

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