Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

06/10/2026

Join us for a Public Workshop to help shape future projects in both downtown commercial districts and the Airport Area District. Learn about eligible improvement categories including: public spaces, business support, infrastructure, and redevelopment tools. Come share your ideas for strengthening our community.

2-hour interactive session Monday, June 15th, 8:30-10:30 a.m. City Hall 225 E. Portage Ave (DDA).

1-hour interactive session Monday, June 15th, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

This is your chance to bring forward project ideas, highlight priorities, and help guide future investments in our town.

Come ready with ideas. Learn how projects can be funded. Help set the direction for implementation.

Your input will directly inform next steps for downtown improvements.

05/25/2026

The MEMORIAL DAY PARADE is
May 30th. This is the traditional Military’s observation of the holiday. Our city is one of only a handful of cities in the United States that still follow the original Military’s observance of the solemn day.
With Sault Ste. Marie’s rich Military history, it only makes sense that
VFW Post 3676 and American Legion Post 3, as the facilitators of the parade, would follow the traditional Military date.
If your group would like to take part in the parade to honor those Veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, join us and line up behind Pingatore Cleaners at 6:30 pm. The parade begins at 7:00 pm. At the parade’s end, on the court house lawn, there will be a Memorial Ceremony including laying of wreaths and
a 21 gun salute.
As a reminder this is not a political pamphlet passing opportunity nor a candy throwing event. It is a solemn showing of respect for those Veterans who gave their lives for your freedom.

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑! The 2026 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐔𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲 is scheduled for 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🗑☀️🌻

👉 Register in advance by calling or stopping by City Hall 906-632-5700 ☎️

🌷🪴🪻 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 will take place Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9am. More info to follow!

04/09/2026

The City of Sault Ste. Marie has begun the process of amending three (3) existing Tax Increment Finance District plans (Development and Tax Increment Finance Plans under Act 57 of 2018). Two (2) of those districts are established as Downtown Development Authorities. A Downtown Development Authority, or DDA, is a public body created by a city to help strengthen and improve its downtown or commercial area. The goal of a DDA is to support a healthy, active, and attractive downtown that benefits the whole community. As part of the process, the city is convening two (2) groups of citizens that represent these two districts, and we would like your input and participation.

The citizen group is referred to as a Development Area Citizens Council (DACC). It’s a local advisory group made up of nine (9) or more residents, business owners, and property owners within a designated development area. The Council exists to:
• Provide input on proposed development and tax increment plans
• Ensure community perspectives are considered early
• Strengthen transparency and accountability in redevelopment decisions

Important: The DACC is advisory only. It does not approve projects, spending, or development plans.

Role Expectations
Members are expected to:
• Share local knowledge and lived experience
• Ask questions and raise potential concerns
• Offer constructive feedback on plans and concepts
• Attend 2-4 meetings over the course of the next 8-9 months

Members are not expected to:
• Negotiate development deals
• Represent all residents
• Advocate for specific private interests

The DACC Does:
• Review draft development or tax increment plans
• Identify community priorities and concerns
• Provide written or verbal recommendations
• Advise on impacts (traffic, housing, character, access, equity)

The DACC Does Not:
• Approve plans, budgets, or bonds
• Select developers
• Direct City staff
• Make final decisions

This is an excellent opportunity to represent your neighborhood and shape the future of your community. If you are interested in serving on this committee for the next few months, please apply by April 28th here:https://www.saultcity.com/media/4556 noting "DACC and your qualified district." If you have any questions, please email: [email protected].

12/27/2025

Ring in 2026 downtown at the Sault Ste. Marie New Year’s Eve Party & Anchor Drop! From the NYE Passport and kids’ activities to live entertainment and the midnight anchor drop, join us in celebrating the new year!

11/13/2025

❄️ 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 – 𝐎𝐩𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! As winter approaches, the Downtown Development Authority is once again offering a coordinated snow removal program to help keep our sidewalks clear and welcoming throughout the season.

For just $𝟐.𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭 Downtown property owners can participate in the program, with 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 selected as our snow removal contractor.

We all know that winter in Sault Ste. Marie is no small challenge — snow removal is a big, ongoing task and conditions can change by the hour. While perfection isn’t always possible, this program helps ensure our downtown remains as safe and accessible as possible for residents, customers, and visitors.

Take one thing off your winter to-do list and let 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

11/12/2025

10/29/2025

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