Classic Cars on Third is an annual event hosted by the Women’s Center and the Marquette Downtown Development Authority.
The Women’s Center started the event after the death of Jessica Drummond, who tragically lost her life in 2015 in a case of domestic violence. All the proceeds from the event go to support the Women’s Center’s mission and shelter.
Classic Cars on Third is Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cars will be lined up along Third St. between Ohio St. and Park St.
The Marquette DDA is reminding drivers that roads will be closed during that event. The following streets will be closed to through traffic Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
• Third Street from Michigan Street to Park Street
• Ohio Street from Front Street to Fourth Street
• Hewitt Avenue from Front Street to Fourth Street
• Prospect Street from Front Street to Fourth Street
• Crescent Street from Front Street to Fourth Street
Traffic will be detoured using Michigan Street, Fourth Street and Magnetic Street.
To ensure no cars are parked in the event area, parking will be prohibited on Third St. between Ohio St. and Park St. beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.
