The City of Marquette and Marquette City Band will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Peg Hirvonen Band Shell on Monday, June 2 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the band shell site on Presque Isle in Marquette.

The original Presque Isle Band Shell was constructed in 1935, and after nearly a century of use by the community for concerts and special events was formally decommissioned in 2022. In 2023, the City of Marquette, Marquette City Band, and other community stakeholders began working together to plan for the design of a new band shell.

Demolition of the old band shell will begin on June 2 with construction of the Peg Hirvonen Band Shell to immediately follow. Construction is expected to be completed by November with final landscaping in spring of 2026, in time for performances and community events to resume in summer 2026.

The Marquette City Band is spearheading public fundraising efforts to cover the cost of construction. Thanks to the generosity of community members and several key donors, over half of this funding has been secured, however a significant amount still needs to be raised. Fundraising efforts will continue through the summer and fall; for more information on the project and how to give, please visit www.mqtcompass.com/bandshell.

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, S. Front Street/U.S. 41 (from Furnace St. to the round-a-bout) will be tapered down to one lane heading north for the Marquette Beautification Committee’s annual planting of petunias. The lane is expected to open to traffic at 3:00 p.m. On Saturday, May 31, starting at 6:00 a.m. the southbound lane of S. Front Street/U.S. 41 (from Jackson to Furnace) will be tapered down to one lane heading south for the planting of petunias. All lanes are expected to be open to traffic at 2:00 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and use caution while traveling in this area.

The City of Marquette’s official Park hours go into effect on Monday, May 26. The city parks hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. There is no camping or overnight parking allowed in any city park. As of Monday, May 26, the road around Presque Isle will be closed for walking hours on the following days and times:• Monday and Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. to close• Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.• Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m

The Compost drop-off site located at 1415 Pioneer Rd. will be closed Saturday, May 24 and the Household Rubbish site will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The Compost site will reopen Tuesday, May 27, 3-7:00 p.m. and the Household Rubbish site will reopen Wednesday, May 28, 3-7:00 p.m. (or when capacity is met).

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the upcoming regular meeting of the Marquette City Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 27.  The meeting will take place in City Commission Chambers at City Hall, and is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

As a reminder, most City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

City offices located at Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Avenue; the Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Avenue; and the Municipal Service Center, 1100 Wright Street, will be moving to summer hours beginning Monday, June 2, 2025. Summer hours will continue through Labor Day.

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

City offices located at Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Avenue; the Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Avenue; the Arts and Culture Center, 217 N. Front St. (in the Peter White Public Library); and the Municipal Service Center, 1100 Wright Street, will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Marquette Police, Fire, and Public Works and Utilities will remain operational during this time. There will be no change in garbage pickup for City residents.

Marquette Art Tour returns on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Galleries and studios showcase work from more than 150 local and regional artists. This self-guided tour offers an exciting day of art exploration, live demonstrations, pop-up artist appearances, and more. Printed guides to participating locations are available at Travel Marquette, the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Office, the Peter White Public Library, and local galleries. For a digital map and specific event details, visit www.mqtcompass.com/mqtarttour. Follow @MqtArtTour on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Marquette Art Tour is a collaborative event hosted by City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture and the participating galleries and studios