I Love Mesa Day

The City of Mesa and Downtown Mesa Association are partnering in I Love Mesa Day to support City businesses as they navigate the challenges of COVID-19. The day-long celebration on Saturday, Sept., 25 will feature a variety of free, family-friendly, and primarily outdoor events throughout Downtown Mesa from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

I Love Mesa Day consists of three parts: Downtown Mesa Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. along the Center Street side of the Mesa Arts Center; Main Street and downtown activations from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and a concert series at Mesa Amphitheatre at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

The concert series will begin with Michael Franti Trio at 5:30 p.m., followed by American rock band Young the Giant at 8:30 p.m. Mesa’s own Quetzal Guerrero will kickstart the concerts at the Mesa Amphitheatre. A portion of the free tickets will be given to essential workers as appreciation for their service. Ticket registration for the free concert will be on a first-come, first-served basis on Sept. 2 for the general public. Visit www.mesaamp.com for free ticket registration and concert details.

Activities in Downtown Mesa include:

Special promotions at Downtown Mesa businesses

Route Guides featuring five different tours involving art, shopping, kids/family, food and beer

Musicians, artists and other entertainment along Main Street

Free admission to Arizona Museum of Natural History, i.d.e.a. Museum and Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum

Activities at I Love Mesa Day will be primarily outdoors. The City of Mesa is actively monitoring the course of the pandemic in Arizona and will strive to balance public safety and the services provided to residents, businesses and visitors.

Although masks are optional at City facilities, Mesa encourages visitors to continue to exercise precautions, including getting vaccinated, wearing masks if unvaccinated and staying at home when not feeling well. The date of the event is subject to change.

To learn more about I Love Mesa Day, visit www.downtownmesa.com.