Rockingham Times

PORTSMOUTH—On May 19, Pro Portsmouth unveiled the logo for the 45th Annual Market Square Day Festival & 10K Road Race that will take place Saturday, June 11. The press conference was held at Duckfeet, a neighboring business at 865 Islington St.

According to Executive Director Barbara Massar, holding the event at Duckfeet was an important way to connect with a neighbor, and first time Market Square Day sponsor.

“No doubt about it, getting out and connecting with people has been so important as we continue to make our way through these changing times, and helping to introduce the community to Duckfeet and their amazing footwear seemed like a good idea,” said Massar.

Massar also thanked the many area businesses—old friends and new—who make Market Square Day possible, in particular the 2022 Presenting Program Sponsor, Mass General Brigham Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, supporters of all programming for the year, and Road Race Co-Title Sponsors, Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Program Partner, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer, as well as Festival and Race Supporting Sponsors People’s United Bank, Runner’s Alley, xfinity, Team David, NH State Council on the Arts, Coca Cola Beverages Northeast, alpha graphics, Blue Dolphin, ad cetera graphics and InHouse Digital.

Artist Kelly Goodwin’s design was chosen as this year’s logo. Goodwin is a senior marketing designer at Heinemann Publishing in Portsmouth. “Market Square Day has always been specifically special to my family as my uncle provided the lights and sound for the event for many years growing up. I decided to submit a logo again this year because it gives me the opportunity to do something creative outside my work. Market Square Day is so festive and fun, so coming up with a logo that encompasses the energy of Market Square Day is just so enjoyable. With the pandemic, it has been arduous to stay creative and especially go out of my way to pick up that bristol board and charcoal. The opportunity to submit such fun art for an exciting event always picks my creative brain,” said Goodwin.

The logo will be featured on all race and volunteer T-shirts as well as the festival T-shirt, which will be available at the Pro Portsmouth booth in Market Square during the June 11 event.

A variety of volunteer opportunities are open. Information regarding volunteering for MSD is available by contacting Stacy MacLean at 433-4398 Ext. 4 or email coordinator@proportsmouth.org.

Market Square Day features entertainment throughout the day on the Pleasant Street Stage. Various acts will fill the downtown with music and dance; the complete schedule is noted on the Pro Portsmouth site.

An abundance of crafters, local businesses and food vendors will set up ‘shop’ on the streets of Portsmouth.

The MSD 10K Road Race kicks off the day with a 9 a.m. start in Market Square. Race registration can be accessed online at https://proportsmouth.org/events/market-square-day-10k/

Parking restrictions do take place in downtown Portsmouth beginning at 4 a.m. on Saturday, June 11. Streets will be posted on Friday, June 10 to indicate where parking is prohibited during the festival. Parking restrictions will be enforced and vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

REMINDERS:

Pro Portsmouth, in partnership with the City, is encouraging all race participants and festival attendees to use the Foundry Garage on Market Square Day. Special event day fee of $3 for entry between 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. All event parking information is noted at https://proportsmouth.org/market-square-day-parking-and-street-closures/

Market Square Day is produced by Pro Portsmouth. Pro Portsmouth, Inc. is a 501c (3) organization serving the Seacoast area. Its mission is to promote the arts, culture, history and community of the area through such events as Children’s Day, Market Square Day, Summer in the Street and First Night® Portsmouth. For more information on the group, including volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.proportsmouth.org

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