Livingston Main Street Recap of 2023
The Livingston Main Street Program envisions historic downtown Livingston as the heart of the City – a place where social, economic and civic activities generate a welcoming environment for local citizens and visitors to enjoy.
Livingston Main Street was recognized by Main Street America and by Texas Main Street as a 2023 Accredited Program for attaining the prescribed standards of performance.
F.A.I.T.H. Military Support Group and Livingston Main Street hosted the July 4th Independence Day Picnic in Anniversary Park. The Farmers and Artisan Market were also held in Anniversary Park.
The “Where’s Rufus the Elf?” scavenger hunt continued for the fourth year. Rufus moved to various locations in Livingston over a 2-week period and followers guessed his new location daily. Prizes were awarded to winners.
Main Street partnered with Livingston Specialty Merchants Guild to organize the month-long Shop Local campaign again for 2023. Numerous local businesses participated with hundreds of participating customers.
Main Street joined with all City departments to host Livingston Hometown Christmas 2023. The Jingle Bell Fun Run and Walk included 446 participants. Main Street organized 205 vendor spaces and provided space for the Livingston Quilt Club to display their creations. The lighted Christmas parade was the highlight of the event with 106 parade entries.
