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06/16/2026

We'll see you there!

06/11/2026

Look for your hometown favorite Gelu Italian Ice!
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06/09/2026

Crooked Letter Kitchen Welcome back to Columbia

We're excited to welcome Crooked Letter Kitchen back to Columbia! Come hungry, bring your friends, and be ready to discover why this Mississippi favorite has developed such a loyal following.

Crooked Letter Kitchen combines Mississippi BBQ traditions, Cajun influences, and creative street-food energy into a menu packed with bold flavors and unique twists. From smoked favorites to inventive fusion dishes, every item reflects Chef Beard's culinary expertise and passion for creating memorable food experiences.

🔥 Mississippi BBQ Heritage
🔥 Creative Cajun-Inspired Fusion
🔥 Veteran-Owned Business
🔥 Family-Friendly Atmosphere
🔥 Big Flavor in Every Bite

06/04/2026

05/25/2026

We Remember 🙏

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and service are the foundation of the country we love and the community we proudly call home.

As we prepare for the 2026 Columbia Freedom Festival on June 27, we are especially honored to welcome the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall display at Bluff Street Park overlooking the Pearl River — a powerful and moving tribute to those who served and sacrificed for our nation.

We’ll also proudly feature military activations and displays, giving families and visitors the opportunity to connect, learn, and show appreciation for the heroes who continue to protect our freedoms today.

This year’s festival is more than fireworks and celebration — it’s about remembering, honoring, and coming together as a community. 🇺🇸❤️

Make plans to join us in Downtown Columbia for a day filled with patriotism, remembrance, music, food, history, and community pride as we celebrate Columbia’s 207th birthday and America’s 250th birthday.

Please take a moment today to remember our fallen heroes.
And when you’re ready — invite your friends, share the page, and help us honor them together. 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS - THIS FRIDAY, MAY 22!

Final call for Main Street Columbia façade grant applications.
This program, made possible through funding from Mississippi Power, provides matching grants of up to $5,000 for exterior building improvements in the Main Street district.
Applications close May 22.
If you’ve been considering improvements, now is the time to act. Get more information and the application here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Whbe1wCGO0Ret-2UB6xqp5CSnFh3jFrV?fbclid=IwY2xjawR5d0lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvNlRQVFlkTkJWMnFsVzRtc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoV0pZkUF85LsPFDbQlVL-P3YUZzEJUc3AAI_osmY8T5-uZE0BcYfDdmPauE_aem_ScSo0PGpyBm13GyuXD8kxw

05/12/2026

Great shopping experience in Downtown Columbia!

Southern Collective Boutiques and More, 615 Main Street, celebrated a new name and new ownership with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday, May 9. Congratulations to the newest MCDP member business! There are so many things to see and purchase inside! Go check it out!