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Albert EL Fresco Returns to Downtown East Lansing

The popular Albert EL Fresco pedestrian-friendly space has made its return to downtown East Lansing for the summer. 

DMB Welcomes More Than Vintage to Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) is pleased to welcome More Than Vintage (MTV) to downtown East Lansing.This new downtown East Lansing business, located at 108 Division St., is owned and operated by Michigan...

59th Annual East Lansing Art Festival to Take Place May 21-22 in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 59th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring 174 artists and thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing on the weekend of May 21-22, 2022. The festival will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 and 10...

Artist Ndubisi Okoye to Begin Painting Mural Honoring Dr. Robert L. Green in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. —Artist and multidisciplinary creative Ndubisi Okoye will begin painting “First Class,” a mural honoring the legacy of legendary civil rights leader Dr. Robert L. Green, in downtown East Lansing next week. 

Okoye is a Michigan-...

Third Installment of “Life is a Groovy Opportunity” Mural Underway in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The third installment of the “Life is a Groovy Opportunity” mural project is currently being painted on the north-facing wall of the Division Street Garage in downtown East Lansing. 

This multi-year mural project began in 201...

Mental Health Awareness Murals Installed in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A series of mental health awareness murals were installed last week in downtown East Lansing, brought to the community by the Associated Students of Michigan State University’s (ASMSU) Mental Health Awareness Init...

K-12 Art Show to be Featured in Downtown East Lansing Businesses from April 23-June 4

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Students and teachers from area East Lansing Schools, in partnership with the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA), are bringing a K-12 Art Show to participating downtown East Lansing businesses beginning Saturday, April...

Live Parking Availability in Downtown East Lansing

Find a real-time count of available parking spaces in downtown East Lansing's gated garages and lots.

Downtown East Lansing eGift Card Program

Community members can give the gift of shopping and dining local with the purchase of Downtown East Lansing eGift Cards.

Parking Validation in Downtown East Lansing

Find a list of the businesses in downtown East Lansing that validate parking for their customers.

Parking Options in Downtown East Lansing

Convenient, ample and affordable parking is located throughout downtown East Lansing. Garages and surface lots are just steps from the shops, eateries and other businesses that make downtown East Lansing a unique destination. Parking is also located just ...

NEW! Downtown East Lansing Web App Launches

The City of East Lansing has launched Explore Downtown East Lansing, a new web app that allows community members to find the location, business name, address, block number and website for each business in downtown East Lansing using an interactive map. Th...

Resources for Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

To help downtown East Lansing businesses during this difficult time, a webpage with a list of known resources has been created. The webpage will continue to be updated as City staff becomes aware of additional resources.View the Resources for Businesses D...

City of East Lansing Launches Small Business Relief Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has launched a Small Business Relief Program that focuses on job retention throughout the East Lansing community.East Lansing businesses with income-eligible employees can apply to receive up to $10,000 in gr...