In consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, I hereby expressly assume all risks including personal injury, arising in any way out of my participation in the Walk for Diabetes and related activities.

I understand that Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes involves physical activity (walking, running, etc), which may include risks such as, but not limited to, falls, effects of weather, traffic and conditions of the road, and interactions with other participants.

Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes Release and Indemnification.

I have read and accept the following waiver for myself and/or as parent/legal guardian of a minor.

Arts & Crafts, children’s activities, 5k run, car show, WCBI-TV “Crank It Up” car giveaway and musical entertainment are only a few of the highlights of this not-to-be-missed festival. An estimated crowd of 38,000 – 40,000 attends the festival each year. This diverse, family event has been named a Top 20 Event as well as Best Fundraising Event and Best Image Package by Mississippi Main Street Association. The Market Street Festival, which began in 1996, takes place the first weekend in May each year. The area was named in their Top Ten Wonderful Small Town Central Business Districts in the South ranking for 2013 Market Street Festival

Southern Business and Development magazine recognized Historic Downtown Columbus in their central “Top 10’s” edition. Downtown Columbus recognized by Southern Business & Development Magazine Recognized as a leader by following the Main Street Four-Point Approach®, embracing sound historic preservation ethics and building strategic partnerships, Main Street Columbus was honored at the Main Street Awards Ceremony during the National Main Street Conference in Oklahoma City. Main Street Columbus received the prestigious Great American Main Street Award® (GAMSA) in 2010. Strengthening the district’s existing economic base while finding ways to expand to expand it to meet new opportunities – and challenges from outlying development. Marketing the traditional commercial district’s assets to customers, potential investors, new businesses, local citizens and visitors. The Four-Point Approach®, on which Main Street operates, is a proven methodology for historic preservation-based economic development that was developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is used in more than 2,000 communities through the United States.Įnhancing the physical appearance of the commercial district by rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging supportive new construction, developing sensitive design management systems, and long term planning.īuilding consensus and cooperation among the many groups and individuals who have a role in the revitalization process. Main Street Columbus is supported by Mississippi Main Street Association and the National Main Street Center, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Main Street Columbus strives to present a vibrant downtown, which encourages people to live, shop, dine, work and play in historic downtown Columbus.ĭowntown Columbus is proud to offer approximately 184 upper level apartments and constantly enjoys a spirit of interest and investment. Main Street has been instrumental in the adoption of a historic preservation ordinance and tree ordinance and is proud to offer many community events/projects, such as Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market revitalization and operation, Noon Tunes, Columbus Christmas Parade, Wassail Fest, Art Walk Downtown, Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree, Sounds of Summer, Market Street Festival, Riverwalk Project, Leadership Plaza, Façade Grant Improvement Program as well as downtown landscape projects, murals and beautification. Our work takes place with the help of a volunteer board of directors and our four working committees: Design, Promotion, Membership and Economic Restructuring. The Main Street Columbus Program kicked off on August 9, 1985, and is a 501(c)(3) public/private partnership receiving funds from the City of Columbus, County of Lowndes, fundraising efforts, donations and membership dues.

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