On Saturday October 26, at 9:30 a.m. Spring Street between Third Street and Lakeshore Boulevard, and Lakeshore Boulevard between Spring Street and Baraga Avenue will be closed for Queen City Running Company’s “Trick or Trot”. Spring Street will reopen at approximately 10:15am, after the start of the race, and Lakeshore Boulevard will remain closed until 12:00 p.m. The course will utilize the city multi-use path/Iron Ore Heritage Trail from Mattson Park south to the city limits. No other streets will be closed. Motorists are asked to take caution when travelling in the area.

The Winter Parking Ban will be in effect November 1, 2024 through April 1, 2025. The Winter Parking Ban requires owners of vehicles to find off street parking between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. each night.

The fine for violating the parking ban is $75.00

Halloween Trick-or-Treating in the City of Marquette is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024. The recommended hours to be observed for Trick-or-Treating are from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Motorists, please anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic during this time; be extra cautious when entering and exiting driveways. We recommend turning on headlights earlier in the day and driving slowly through neighborhoods.

For the children's safety, parents are encouraged to accompany them while trick-or treating and share the following tips:

• Never approach someone in a car who is offering candy

• Trick-or-treat only at houses with porch lights on and never enter a stranger’s home

• Inspect all treats before allowing children to eat them

• Consider placing reflective tape on costumes to be more visible to others

• Walk, don’t run from house-to-house

• Be sure children can see through mask eye-openings, and check for trip hazards

• Always stay on sidewalks and look both ways before crossing streets

On Tuesday, October 22 starting at 7:00 a.m., Smith Construction will be closing Division Street between Mesnard Street and Hampton Street for a water main extension project. The street is expected to be reopened by the end of the day on Friday. The work will be occurring within the intersection of Division Street and Craig Street. Access to homes and businesses within the closure will be maintained and a detour route via Mesnard Street, Adams Street, and Hampton Street will be provided. No utility disruptions are anticipated. The public is advised to take caution when traveling through this area and to be alert for construction and advisory signage

Art Tour returns on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Explore the vibrant art scene within the city of Marquette by exploring participating galleries and studios showcasing 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, workshops, entertainment, and much 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.

The City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture is a proud partner in making this event possible. Marquette Art Tour is a collaborative event hosted by the participating galleries and studios. The 2024 Art Tour is sponsored by Travel Marquette and Edge Partnerships.

The Marquette City Planning Commission meeting originally scheduled for October 15, 2024, has been canceled due to lack of business.  The next scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is November 12, 2024.

Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed to through traffic between Pine Street and Fair Avenue on Monday, October 14 at 12:00 p.m. to conduct shoreline armoring maintenance. It will reopen Tuesday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m.

The community is invited to participate in a Kids Cove II, A Playground For ALL Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Please join the Community Foundation of Marquette County, the City of Marquette and the Marquette Playgrounds For All committee for the grand opening of Kids Cove II, A Playground For ALL. We will be recognizing the many generous donors, volunteers,contractors and professionals who made this facility a reality for our community. There will be raffle prizes and entertainment with excitement guaranteed. All are welcome.
The rain date will be Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m

Residents and Political Parties are reminded that Yard Signs in the City of Marquette are subject to Article 11 of the City of Marquette Land Development Code.

Yard Signs are permitted on private property only and may not be placed in a street right of way (generally defined as between the curb and a sidewalk or 10 feet from the curb).

The Community Development Department has received several complaints regarding these signs being placed within City Street right of ways. These signs have been removed by the City Code Enforcement Official and are kept at Municipal Service Center (1100 Wright Street).

Those wishing to recover signs may contact the Community Development Department.

As fall brush and leaf cleanup preparations begin, please remember not to place leaves in the road or along the curb line. This causes leaves to collect in the storm drains and creates flooding in the streets. This sediment is also entering the storm drain system with the potential of plugging the storm water main.

Leaves must be placed behind the curb line, not in the street. Residents not complying will be in violation of Section 38-22(c) of the Marquette City Code. We are also reminding motorists to avoid parking in positions that block access to leaf piles, or they will not be picked up.

The schedule is as follows:

Brush Collection: October 21 – 25

Leaf Collection: October 28 – November 8

Please visit the City of Marquette website www.marquettemi.gov for further information.