๐ญ Boswell picked up the rest of their Mardi Gras shoebox floats today! Hereโs a little peek at the incredible creativity from our friends at Boswellโlook at all of that detail! ๐๐๐#MainStreetMagee #MageeMS #MardiGrasOnMain #MakeItMagee #Boswell #WeLoveOurCommunity
Do not worry about cooking dinner tonight, come see us on Main Street at our Mardi Gras Crawl and pick up a delicious dinner while you shop some local boutiques and street vendors! We will also have our Mardi Gras T-shirts for sale as well as Gambino king cakes. ๐ญ Come see us and bring a friend! We will have Mary Michaelโs Gumbo and Red Beans & Rice, Dogwood Cake Companyโs king cake bread pudding, fresh bread, cookies, and Los Saraps food truck! Plus so many more!! ๐ฎ
Shop our local businesses and be entered in a drawing for a giveaway!! ๐๏ธ
Mageeโs Mardi Gras Celebration is Almost Here! ๐ญ
Join us for a week full of fun in Downtown Magee!
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Tuesday, Feb 18 | 5-9 PM โ Mardi Gras Crawl ๐๏ธ Shopping, street vendors, food trucks & music!
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Thursday, Feb 20 | 6 PM โ Mardi Gras Parade & Block Party ๐๐ถ
๐บ Floats, antique cars, live entertainment, kids zone, & more!
Donโt miss the adorable shoebox float contest on display at both events! A huge THANK YOU to Simpson Academy, Simpson Central, Boswell, local businesses, and our Senior Center for their creativity and participation!
๐๐๐ Come celebrate Mardi Gras in Magee!
#MageeMardiGras #MainStreetMagee #MardiGrasCrawl #MardiGrasParade #BlockParty #ShoeboxFloatContest #MakeItMagee #MardiGras #community
Thank You to Our Mardi Gras on Main Sponsors! ๐ญ
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our amazing sponsors who are helping bring Mardi Gras on Main to life! Their generosity makes this event possible, and we appreciate their commitment to our community.
๐ E & R Diesel Services
๐ Southern Beverage
๐ T-Mobile
๐ Magee News
๐ Priority One Bank
๐ The Vault
๐ Hands of Earth Energy
๐ ICM Coating Masters
Join us in thanking these incredible businesses for their support! Be sure to shop local and support those who invest in Magee!
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Mardi Gras Crawl: Downtown Shopping Event - Tuesday, February 18th from 5PM to 9PM in Downtown Magee!
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Mardi Gras Parade & Block Party โ Thursday, February 20th at 6 PM in Downtown Magee!
#MageeMardiGras #MainStreetMagee #ThankYouSponsors #SupportLocal #CommunityFirst #MakeItMagee #MardiGrasonMain
Shoebox Floats! ๐ญ
Check out these precious shoebox floats created by our talented friends at Boswell Regional Center! ๐โจ These are just a few of the incredible floats that have already come in, and we canโt wait to show you even more!
Weโll also have shoebox floats coming in from Magee High School, Simpson Academy, and our Senior Centerโplus, anyone in the community is welcome to participate! Get creative, join the fun, and enter your own float into the contest!
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Vote for Your Favorite! Floats will be on display at the Mardi Gras Crawl and Parade for you to pick your favorite.
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Create Your Own Shoebox Float! Itโs open to everyoneโletโs make this a fun community event!
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Join the Parade! If youโd like to participate in the Mardi Gras on Main Parade on February 20th, let us knowโweโd love to have you!
๐ Floats will be on display in Ural Everett Park during both the Mardi Gras Crawl on February 18th and the Mardi Gras on Main Parade on February 20th for the public to view and vote on their favorite!
Magee, letโs celebrate Mardi Gras on Main together! ๐๐๐
#ShoeboxFloatContest #MardiGrasOnMain #MainStreetMagee #VoteForYourFavorite #MageeMS #MakeItMagee
Christmas Volunteers: Making Magee Bright
Thank You to Our Amazing Christmas Decorating Volunteers! ๐โจ
We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who joined the Main Street Magee organization to make our community shine bright this holiday season! Your hard work has transformed our town into a festive wonderland. Here's what each group accomplished:
- Angel & Snowflake Bulb Replacement: Penny Aguirre, Natalie Adcox, and Kelly Prince worked their magic on these decorations!
- Christmas Tree at the 5-Way: Tiffany Kinslow, Phillip Peacock, Adrianne Peacock, and Amarilys Carter brought the tree to life with lights and decorations.This is our team's second year to tackle that massive tree!
- Magnolia Wrapping on Main Street: Lee Maddox, Willie, Nathan, Jason, Zachary, William, Trent, Oliver, and Johnny added twinkle to Main Street. Thank you to the men of Voice of Hope for all your hard work all day!
- Balcony Decorations: Samantha Hanna, Lynn Duncan, and Allie Jo Brister dressed up the balconies with festive cheer.
- Wreath and Bow Fluffing on Main Street: Ada Martin and Deshaun Mikel refreshed the wreaths and angels.
- Library to Community House Decor: Paula Colson fluffed trees, while Merika Kalman, Ryleigh Lowery, and Billie Hayes adorned the Community House with wreaths and garlands.
- Angel Placement and Power Coordination: The City of Magee placed angels around town, creating a beautiful display.
- Ural Everett Park Nativity Scene: Tiffany Kinslow set up the nativity scene and star adding a special touch to the park. Tiffany and Mike Berry hung the lights in the trees at Ural Everett lighting it up nice and bright. Mike and Al Sullivan fixed the string lights in the park also!
- Bow Tying: Paula Colson tied all the bows for the angels on the side of the road and Parker Worrell, along with Benjamin Ferrell, secured each bow on the angels.
-Large Ornaments at the 5way: Tiffany Kinslow set out the newest addition to our Main Street decor, the giant ornaments at the 5way. Al Sullivan
Set up is underway! Join us for the Sip & Shop today from 10 to 4 in Downtown Magee! #SipandShop #MakeItMagee #mainstreetmagee #welovemagee #community
What do you do in your free time? We decorate our downtown! We still have a few things to add once it dries. If you havenโt visited downtown Magee, you are missing out! #WeLoveOurCity #MageeMS #MakeItMagee #MainStreetMagee #Community #WeLoveMagee
Main Street Magee is Bringing Holiday Cheer! โจ๐We were so excited to organize the community Christmas decorating day and see Magee looking festive. Today, we added large ornaments at the 5-way, adding a special touch to our town. Tomorrow, get ready to see the small trees around the library to the Community House light up, along with the Community House itself!We have exciting plans for Ural Everett, so keep an eye on our page as we recognize the hard-working volunteers making it all happen. At Main Street Magee, our heart is with our businesses and community. If you're looking to get involved, we need you! Whether you're a student or a senior citizen, this is our city, and we welcome everyone to be part of the positive changes!#MainStreetMagee #CommunitySpirit #HolidayCheer #MakeItMagee #WeLoveMagee