A MAIN STREET AMERICA ACCREDITED PROGRAM
Join us in making a difference for Picayune Main Street!
Our Story in Pictures: Picayune Main Street's Journey to Make a Difference
Who We Are
Our Mission is to enhance our community and encourage investment
- Committed to the belief that “Community Development precedes Economic Development”, the Main Street Association of Picayune, MS remains a driving force behind the booming economy of our Downtown District.
- Through Partnership Sponsors, Fundraisers & Grants, we have changed our aesthetic from barren and derelict to colorful, usable, exciting, and Instagram worthy through facade grants for storefront improvements, creation of murals by local artists on once barren walls, and the full transformation of two alleys into vibrant public spaces.
- Our semi-annual Street Festivals see our population more than double. Shop by Candlelight and Christmas on the Rails are staples of the holiday season, while music events and sidewalk sales keep our downtown bustling year-round. Headline music events and a gumbo cookoff, benefitted the creation of a new state of the art playground that is the second largest in the state.
- While we focus our attention and resources in the heart of the city, our events and projects have a positive effect on Picayune and Pearl River County.
The Main Street Family
Our board members are volunteers who commit their time over a 4 year period and work with their committees to bring life to the projects identified in our strategic plan created with Mississippi Main Street. We welcome member involvement and need your passion and energy to help advance Picayune.
Main Street initiatives are in the following areas:
- DESIGN - through facade grants, public art and projects that increase accessibility and inclusion
- ORGANIZATION - your local board helps build membership and helps with grant writing
- PROMOTION - events hosted by our organization have a positive impact, and promote local businesses
- ECONOMIC VITALITY - we believe community vitality leads to economic growth and sustainability
About Picayune Main Street
A Great Place to Grow a Business
A Great Place to Grow a Business
A Great Place to Grow a Business
Picayune Main Street helps local businesses locate grants and funding for facade improvements. Design initiatives include public art, landscaping and planting that enhance the value of your business. Find out more about how you can help or be a part of positive change in Picayune on our Support page.
Things to Do Around Town
A Great Place to Grow a Business
A Great Place to Grow a Business
Our team helps connect you with the fun, informative and unique public events happening in our area. Click on the picture above to go to our Explore Downtown page.
Main Street Events
A Great Place to Grow a Business
Main Street Events
We put together 10 events yearly that bring the community together in our historic downtown area. Click picture above to find out about other civic events listed on our Events page. Follow us on Facebook to see more about Picayune Main Street.
Picayune Main Street is Empowering our Community
We believe in the power of community and the importance of working together to achieve our goals. At Picayune Main Street, we empower individuals and communities to create lasting change. This magical transformation was made possible through public/private partnerships brought together by Picayune Main Street.
Picayune Main Street Christmas Ornaments and Activities
Picayune Historical Christmas Ornament Collection
Come by our office to purchase these beautiful custom ornaments that commemorate the unique history of Picayune and its buildings. See the full collection click on the ornament picture to the right.
Our annual Christmas events are listed on our Events Page. We collaborate with other local events to create a full season of community oriented events during the holidays. Join us for new charm in the old south.
Collectible Ornaments are for sale in our office
Our Partners
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
We love our community, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 04:00 pm |
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