Bluff Street parking ramp to close briefly for repairs

On Tuesday and Wednesday, September 5 and 6, the Bluff Street Parking Ramp will be closed for surface repairs. No parking will be allowed in the Upper Level, and only Lower Level Reserved Permit Holders will be allowed to park in the Lower Level. A few areas in the lower level will be blocked off for repairs, and lower level reserved permit holders may not have access to their assigned spot but can park in other available spots.

Permit holders who normally park on the Upper Level can park in the Commons Parking Lot, the South Main Street Parking Lot, the Spring Street Parking Lot, the Lakeshore Parking Lot, the Baraga Avenue Parking Lot or the Rock Street Parking Lot.


Hourly Parking will not be available in the Lower Level of the Bluff Street Ramp during these repairs.

Labor Day Weekend Compost and Rubbish Site Closures

The Compost drop-off site located at 1415 Pioneer Rd., will be closed Saturday, September 2 and the Household Rubbish site will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.  The Compost site will reopen Tuesday, September 5, 3-7:00 p.m. and the Household Rubbish site will reopen Wednesday, September 6, 3-7:00 p.m. (or when capacity is met).

Marquette Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k

The annual Marquette Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k will be held on September 2, and a kid’s fun run will be held on September 1.

The Kids Fun Run will start at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and take place on the multi-use path on Pine Street.  

On Saturday at 9:00 a.m. the 5k will start at the Superior Dome and runners will follow the multi-use path north from Pine Street to Clark Lambros Park, and back. 

The marathon and half marathon begin west of the city limits and enter the city on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Runners are expected to arrive within the city limits at approximately 8:30 a.m. and follow the Heritage trail to McClellan Avenue, then continue along the multi-use path to Lakeshore Boulevard. Upon arrival at Lakeshore Boulevard, the marathon runners and half marathon runners will divide as follows:

  • Marathon participants will turn south on the path to a turn-around point at South Beach Park, then continue north on the path around Presque Isle before returning south towards Pine Street to finish at the Superior Dome.
  • Half marathon participants will turn south on the path for a short distance then turn around and run to Pine Street to finish at the Superior Dome.

The races cross numerous streets including Wilson, McClellan, Fifth, Fourth, Third, Front, Lakeshore, Baraga, Hampton, Island Beach, and Hawley.

Pine Street between Fair and Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed on Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m..

Presque Isle Park will be closed to motor vehicles on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

All other roads will be open with road crossing volunteers and Marquette Police officers stopping cars to allow runners to cross from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Motorists are advised to use caution and to obey all road crossing attendants.

City of Marquette Offices Closed for Labor Day

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, September 4, in observance of Labor 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.

South Beach and Tourist Park Beach Is Closed to Swimming

During routine testing, elevated levels of bacteria, specifically E. coli, have been detected at South
Beach and Tourist Park Beach swimming areas in Marquette, MI. The beaches are closed to
swimming until further notice.
The City of Marquette is collecting water samples daily and will reopen the beaches to swimming
when State water quality standards are met.
All other beaches remain open. Signs have been posted at South Beach and Tourist Park Beach to
alert the public.

Calls for Artists - 2023 Holiday Art Sale


The Marquette Regional History Center, in cooperation with the City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture, is excited to announce the 2023 Holiday Art Sale to be held on Saturday, November 11 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The sale will take place at the Marquette Regional History Center (MRHC). The History Center is a destination, providing holiday shoppers a beautiful space to shop the juried artists’ sale, visit world class exhibits, and enjoy an old-fashioned bake sale and other surprises. Booth rental fees and the small $2 admission support the MRHC, a private, non-profit 501c3 organization.

The Holiday Art Sale is open to artists of all media, including but not limited to painting, photography, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, and wearable art. Interested artists may apply by completing and mailing or dropping off an entry form to the Marquette Regional History Center, 145 West Spring Street, Marquette, MI 49855. Entry forms may also be picked up at the MRHC or the City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture, located in the lower level of Peter White Public Library.. Applications are due Monday, September 18. Applications will be juried by the Lake Superior Art Association, and artists will be notified of acceptance by Tuesday, September 26.

The full call for artists and link to the application can be found in the Creative Classifieds section of the Marquette Compass (www.mqtcompass.com) or on the MRHC website (www.marquettehistory.org).


For more information or questions, please contact the Marquette Regional History Center (906-226-3571; jbays@marquettehistory.org) or the City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture (906-228-0472; arts-culture@marquettemi.gov).

College Avenue Closure

Beginning Wednesday August 23 and continuing through the spring of 2024, College Avenue between Seventh Street and Hebard Court will be closed to facilitate the demolition of the former hospital. Both pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be detoured around the closure via Magnetic Street.Β 

The public is advised to take caution when traveling through this area and to be alert for construction and advisory signing.

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Contact Info

City Hall:

+1 906-228-0435

300 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette, MI 49855

Municipal Service Center:

+1 906-228-0444

1100 Wright St., Marquette, MI 49855

Tourist Park Reservations:

+1 906-228-0465

 

Hours

City Hall:

M-F: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Municipal Service Center:

M-F: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Police and Fire on duty 24/7

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