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Celebrating ‘30’ with the Downtown Frederick Partnership

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This year, the Downtown Frederick Partnership turns 30 years old! 

 In fitting celebration, we thought we’d share 30 amazing projects the Partnership has helped bring to Frederick over the years. As impressive as it is, this list just scratches the surface of the incredible work the organization does to help make our community vibrant for businesses, residents, and visitors alike!  

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1. The Alive at Five Series

A street lined with bare trees decorated with glowing warm white string lights, viewed at dusk with cars parked along the sides and driving down the center under a deep blue sky.

2. Downtown Holiday Lights

A group of people stands beside a fence displaying yellow warning signs.

3. Frederick Bike Racks in American Sign Language

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4. Facade Improvement Grants

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5. The Joy of Music Installation

Colorful mural on a parking garage with cartoon dinosaurs, buildings, and a starry blue sky.

6. Dino Alley

A woman raises a fire stick above her head, showcasing a vibrant flame against a dark background.

7. “Fire In Ice” Event

A black lamppost with a colorful wheel displaying holiday icons stands next to a path painted with rainbow-colored stripes, starting with the word "START!" in white gravel.

8. “Playmaking” by The Talley Rec Center

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9. Small Business Resiliency Series assisting businesses through COVID-19

A vibrant display of colorful umbrellas suspended from a bridge, creating a cheerful and artistic atmosphere.

10. First Saturdays

A colorful mural featuring intricate designs and patterns, painted on the exterior wall of a building.

11. Level Reminder Wraps for the Parking Garage

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12. Competitive Edge— a series of educational workshops for local businesses

A humorous sign displaying the message "No one wants your butt" in bold letters against a colorful background.

13. Downtown Cigarette Butt Receptacles

A person holds a folded map that displays a list of services and a street map of Frederick, Maryland.

14. Human Services Resource Guide

An outdoor movie screening at dusk with a large inflatable screen displaying a film, with a crowd of people seated on the grass and tiered seating in front of tents.

15. Movie Night on the Creek Series

A group of individuals cutting a ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the opening of a new business.

16. New Business Ribbon Cuttings

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17. Downtown Frederick Gift Card

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18. Frosty Friday

A group of people standing on the sidewalk, each holding a broom, engaged in a community clean-up effort.

19. Bring a Broom — Downtown Clean Up

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20. Get It Downtown publication

A multi-tiered water fountain sprays water in the foreground with a brick building and a mosaic mural of a man's portrait and several birds on the side in the background.

21. Seventh Street Fountain Improvements

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22. Downtown Hotel Advocacy

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23. Restaurant Week

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24. Tuesdays at the Trellis

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25. Fire Suppression Program

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26. Vacant Window Project

Children in Halloween costumes with candy buckets walk down a sidewalk in front of shops decorated for autumn.

27. Halloween in Downtown Frederick

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28. School of Food

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29. Park Frederick Website

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30. Mission: Interior — Renovation Grants for Downtown Retailers

And so many more!

Learn more about the Downtown Frederick Partnership at downtownfrederick.org.

Interested in making a Happy Birthday donation to the Partnership? : Learn more here.