What’s New
Branding Project RFP
By Max Schaefer
/ March 3, 2023
Main Street Lorain is requesting proposals from qualified entities to lead our 2023 Branding Project. Our organization was founded in 2019 with the initial goal of creating a vibrant and...
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2022 Holiday Ornament Sale
By Max Schaefer
/ August 15, 2022
Main Street Lorain is excited to announce the start of their 2022 holiday ornament sale, which will feature one of Lorain’s newest landmarks. Pre-orders will be taken for the ornaments,...
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Lorain Blooms Sponsorship Campaign
By Max Schaefer
/ April 2, 2022
Main Street Lorain is excited to announce their third annual “Lorain Blooms” Beautification Project alongside our partners: Lorain County Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and City...
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Main Street Lorain is an official 501(c)3 and…meet our new (first) Director!
By Kurt Hernon
/ April 8, 2021
The organization devoted to promoting downtown also has received official notice of its federal nonprofit tax status. On April 1, Main Street Lorain announced Max Schaefer will join the organization...
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Dodie’s Dockside
By Kurt Hernon
/ November 25, 2020
Located on the main floor of the Historic Ariel Hotel on Broadway, built in 1923, Dodie’s restaurant brings Lorain its first Italian-influenced coastal fare dining. Our menu takes what...
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MAIN STREET LORAIN SUPPORTS THE PURPLE RIBBON CAMPAIGN DOWN BROADWAY AVENUE
By Kurt Hernon
/ October 6, 2020
Purple ribbons line the sidewalks down Broadway Avenue in Lorain as part of the Genesis House campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In 1981, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence...
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2020 First Annual Main Street Lorain Holiday Ornament!
By Kurt Hernon
/ September 17, 2020
The Main Street Lorain Board of Directors is pleased to unveil a beautiful, vibrantly colored, incredibly detailed first annual 2020 Main Street Lorain holiday ornament. Ornaments are only available via...
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Marta’s N More Store OPEN!!
By Kurt Hernon
/ September 17, 2020
Marta's N More Store swung its doors open to the public officially on Sunday, September 6 to a throng of delighted pastry lovers! If you're a lover of all things...
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Main Street Lorain hands out ‘Come Back Kits’ to area businesses
By Kurt Hernon
/ August 9, 2020
Four Lorain County Main Street organizations have collaborated to secure grants and donations to supply almost 400 “Come Back Kits” to local small businesses as they continue to take steps...
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Downtown Lorain Beautification Project
By Kurt Hernon
/ August 7, 2020
On May 30, 2020, a welcoming Downtown Lorain bloomed into existence with the arrival of flowering pots on the streets. The transformation is the work of a collaborative effort between...
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Latest Events
The Lorain Palace Theatre
By Max Schaefer
/ June 30, 2023
url=https://lorainpalace.com description=A historic theatre that hosts a variety of movies, shows and other performances. address1=617 Broadway Ave address2=Lorain OH 44052
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July First Friday
By Max Schaefer
/ June 6, 2023
Main Street Lorain invites you to explore Broadway & our downtown neighborhood for FIRST FRIDAYS! Starting at 5pm, we will have music from DJ Rey, local artists & vendors, shopping,...
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June 2023 Mini Sweep
By Max Schaefer
/ June 6, 2023
Main Street Lorain invites you to join us for just ONE HOUR of your time on Saturday, June 17th for our monthly, downtown clean-up. We will be meeting behind the...
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BIG Sweep 2023
By Max Schaefer
/ May 8, 2023
In conjunction with the City of Lorain, Lorain County Solid Waste District, and Keep Lorain County Beautiful, Main Street Lorain presents: the 2023 BIG Sweep! Each year Main Street Lorain...
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Brunch on Broadway Fundraiser
By Max Schaefer
/ April 26, 2022
Main Street Lorain invites you out for an afternoon of fun with friends! The Brunch on Broadway fundraiser will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 1pm-3pm at Speak...
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BIG Sweep – May 2022
By Max Schaefer
/ April 25, 2022
In conjunction with the City of Lorain, Lorain County Solid Waste District, and Keep Lorain County Beautiful, Main Street Lorain presents: the 2022 BIG Sweep! Each year Main Street Lorain...
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May Broadway Block Party
By Max Schaefer
/ April 20, 2022
The Broadway Block Party series is back! Main Street Lorain will be hosting our First Friday summer series once again on Broadway in Downtown Lorain! With a focus on engaging...
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April 2022 Mini Sweep
By Max Schaefer
/ March 15, 2022
Main Street Lorain is excited to kick off our 2022 Mini Sweep program on Saturday, April 16, 2022. It is extremely important to our organization to have regular investment in...
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Small Business Saturday
By Max Schaefer
/ November 4, 2021
Small Business Saturday is essential for Downtown Lorain and the success of our family-owned business community in our city. After enduring two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, our small business...
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Monster Mash Dash
By Max Schaefer
/ August 31, 2021
Main Street Lorain is excited to announce its inaugural 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk -- the MONSTER MASH DASH! Join us on Broadway October 9th in your spookiest, goofiest,...
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