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April 7 – 9, 2025

Thank you Philadelphia!

It was absolutely amazing to be in Philadelphia for the 2025 Main Street Now Conference. Over the course of three days, 2000+ local leaders from across the country (and world) gathered in The City of Brotherly Love to participate in 100+ dynamic educational sessions led by over 190 place professionals, 24 immersive mobile workshops, and countless network-building activities. 

Huge thanks to everyone who came and to our sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and co-host partners—Pennsylvania Downtown Center and Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development—for making this year’s conference possible. No matter your role in the Main Street movement or your home base, we hope that you had a great time connecting with peers from across our network, learning the latest in preservation-based economic development, and getting energized to take your organization’s Main Street efforts to the next level. 

See you next year in Tulsa, Oklahoma!

A large theater filled with people, some holding signs displaying the names of US states.

Opening Plenary at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Marta Olmos.

A man dressed in an American Revolutionary War coat smiles while holding a door open for guests.

An enthusiastic volunteer welcomes guests to the Opening Plenary. Photo by Pennsylvania Downtown Center.

A large group of people stand on a stage, waving flags and cheering for Raton Mainstreet's 2025 Great American Main Street Award.

Raton MainStreet celebrates its 2025 Great American Main Street Award. Photo by BeauMonde Originals.

Four people sit in chairs on a stage; the three people on the right look at the person on the left who is speaking.

Tuesday’s Main Idea panel discusses trust in community development. Photo by BeauMonde Originals.

Two women shaking hands.

Network-building in between sessions. Photo by BeauMonde Originals.

A large group of people pose for a photo in front of a historic theater marquee.

Mobile workshop in Media, Pennsylvania. Photo by David Sibley.

Two women smile while listening to speakers.

Speakers bring topics to life with humor. Photo by BeauMonde Originals.

Two musician, a DJ and harpist, perform.

Küf Knotz & Christine Elise performing at the Closing Celebration. Photo by BeauMonde Originals.

Four women, three holding awards, pose for a group photo.

Mary Means and the 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipients. Photo by BeauMonde Originals.

People clapping while dancing.

Dancing at the Big Bash. Photo by BeauMonde Originals.

Two women smile while sitting at a table.

Big Bash at FDR Park. Photo by BeauMonde Originals.

For more photos, videos, and perspectives from fellow conference attendees, search #MainStreetNow on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

For Attendees

We are pleased to provide these quick links for attendees to take our conference survey (closes May 1, 2025), access session materials, and view the printed program booklet.

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