Beginning tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, May 20, certain roads in downtown Fenton will shut down at 4 p.m. to make way for this summer’s Street Experience.
Implemented last summer to help struggling businesses because of the COVID restrictions set by the state, Fenton City is continuing the Street Experience this year based on the positive feedback it received.
Fenton City Council unanimously approved an updated emergency regulation in April to allow for the Street Experience to happen this spring and summer.
With health, safety and welfare in mind, Michael Hart, assistant city manager and Downtown
Development Authority (DDA) executive director, said they have created a number of mini events to supplement the Fenton Street Experience during the four months of operation — from May 20 and 21 to Oct. 14 and 15, in addition to the Farmers Market on Thursdays.
Street closures
Every Thursday and Friday afternoon, residents and visitors are invited to come downtown between 5 and 9 p.m. to take advantage of expanded retail and restaurant space as participating businesses are allowed to spread out into street space in front of their place.
In partnership with Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation (SLPR.net), mini outdoor events and themes will be taking place this time around.
Ed Koledo, executive director of SLPR said they are excited with the number of new attractions this summer for Street Experience. As an example of a new activity, a Mobile Skate Park every Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the tennis courts will welcome skateboard enthusiasts.
Impacted streets
Shiawassee Avenue from Adelaide Street to LeRoy Street and LeRoy Street from Shiawassee Avenue to Caroline Street, and any other city streets designated by the city’s police chief.
During the street closures, no parking will be allowed on the closed streets. A 12-foot safety lane will be maintained for emergency vehicles at all times.
All businesses using expanded outdoor seating and retail space are responsible for the nightly removal of all trash and debris from the outdoor location they occupied.
Businesses applying for expanded outdoor seating or retail space must possess a valid certificate of occupancy from the city’s building department.
To qualify for expanded seating or retail space, businesses must submit an application to the city of Fenton on a form available on the city’s website cityoffenton.org and abide by all requirements.
Regarding the farmers markets and COVID protocols related to face masks, the Fenton Farmers Market is part of the Michigan Farmers Market Association (mifma.org) and follows their guidelines. Koledo said face masks are currently required at the farmers market, however, that could change.
Go to fentonlinden.com for a complete schedule of events and their locations for this year’s Street Experience.
May 20 and 21
• Meet the Author – Brenda Hasse
• DJ Service
• Kids Street Chalk “Chalk the Walk”
• Kids Corn Hole & Giant Connect 4
• Mobile Skate Park
• Meet the Author – Brenda Hasse
• Street Music
• DJ Entertainment
• Corn Hole Tournament
• Table Tennis
• Kids Street Chalk “Chalk the Walk”
• Kids Corn Hole & Giant Connect 4
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