It is the mission of Picayune Main Street, Inc. to drive, enhance, and encourage investment in Downtown Picayune MS through Downtown Events, Beautification & Historic Preservation Projects. Main Street Communities always focus their attention and resources in the heart of the city. Throughout the year, Picayune Main Street, Inc. Sponsors events in Downtown Picayune to help support a vibrant shopping/dining district, creating a place that attracts people and inspires them to return. Ongoing public events help drive positive awareness of Historic Downtown Picayune.
Bringing people downtown on a regular basis throughout the year serves to make citizens and visitors aware of the unique amenities that exist in the heart of Downtown Picayune. These vibrant events include shopping and dining, which are an incentive for the shopper, visitor, resident, and investor to return to Downtown Picayune.
Being a Main Street America Member is a mark of distinction, and represents a commitment to continual improvement, community engagement, and rigorous outcome measurement. The status that comes with being a part of this network also sends a strong message to local stakeholders, as well as city, state, and national funders. It signifies that you are part of a greater movement that has a proven track record for generating impressive economic returns, preserving community character, and celebrating local history.
Picayune Main Street, Inc. a 501©3 non-profit organization is a Nationally Accredited Program and a member of Mississippi Main Street Association comprised of Board of Directors, Vital Volunteers, and community organizers. Picayune Main Street, Inc. Mission is to enhance our community and encourage investment in Picayune MS through Downtown Revitalization & Beautification Projects. 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 Partnerships, 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. 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. We are so thankful for the support of our City Officials and Departments assistance with our Downtown Projects and Events and show our appreciation with a Christmas Lunch in December
“Picayune” is A Precious Coin in the Purse of the South located 40 miles from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans and the big gaming action of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we are strategically located to offer the best of both worlds: A hometown atmosphere and easy access to the busy world. Time to Discover the Charm in Downtown Picayune, MS Enjoy Events, Arts, Antiques, Shopping & Dining.
