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Madera County Arts Authority touts Courthouse Park, summer events and plans for downtown Christmas lights
Summary
The Madera County Arts Authority reported on Courthouse Park renovations and a successful summer events series that included the Old Timers parade and Street Eats, and discussed plans for a downtown Christmas lights parade and longer‑term downtown revitalization efforts.
Madera County Arts Authority members on a recent meeting heard a staff report on Courthouse Park renovations, the authority's summer events series and emerging plans to expand holiday programming and downtown activation.
Chair O'Kane, chair of the Madera County Arts Authority, opened the discussion by reminding the board that developing a downtown arts center and activating downtown Madera are long‑term goals tied to earlier park renovations and mural work. Nick Salinas, chief of staff for District 3, presented a detailed recap of the park work and events, including the unveiling of a 9/11 monument and the new park pavilion and playground.
Salinas said the renovated park and associated programming were intended to create sustained foot traffic that would encourage more downtown business activity. “On 09/28/2024, we…
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