The Square - Mainstreet Mexico

The Square - Mainstreet Mexico Mainstreet Mexico is a vibrant community organization dedicated to preserving the historic charm and promoting the economic vitality of downtown Mexico.

08/23/2026

Mainstreet Mexico will continue its efforts to revitalize downtown with help from the city. City council members approved a $35,000 contribution to Mainstreet Mexico for the upcoming fiscal year …

07/09/2026

What an incredible evening celebrating America’s 250th Semiquincentennial! 🇺🇸

The Square - Mainstreet Mexico and the Village Square Association of Mexico were honored to partner together to host this special community celebration, and we want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with us.

A special thank you to:
🇺🇸 Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce for their help as always
🌭 The Audrain County Cattlemen's for providing free hot dogs and chips
🇺🇸 Miss Audrain, Miss Brick City, and Miss Audrain’s Teen for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance
🎤 Dr. Ayanna Shivers for her beautiful performance of the National Anthem
🎶 The Brass Brothers Band for keeping the evening lively with fantastic music
🎙️ Tony Robertson for serving as our emcee
📜 David Maupin for bringing history to life as George Washington and reading the Declaration of Independence

Special thanks to MSM board members Barbara Hoff Wilson & Josh Frantz for their hard work planning this event.

Events like these remind us how fortunate we are to live in a community that comes together to celebrate our nation’s history. ❤️

If you snapped any photos during the event, we’d love to see them! Please tag us in your posts so we can relive the celebration with everyone.

Did you know the Declaration of Independence wasn't publicly read until July 8, 1776? Two days after it was adopted, it ...
06/30/2026

Did you know the Declaration of Independence wasn't publicly read until July 8, 1776? Two days after it was adopted, it was first read aloud to the citizens of Philadelphia, marking the moment many Americans heard the words that changed history forever.

As part of America's 250th Anniversary, Main Street Mexico invites you to join us for a special community gathering featuring a ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence and a brief look back at this pivotal moment in our nation's history.

📅 Tuesday, July 8
📍 Mexico Square in front of the Courthouse
🕒 Starts at 6pm

A portion of the Declaration will be read, special appearances by Miss Audrain and Miss Brick City, Free Hot Dogs provided by Audrain County Cattleman’s Association, and more!



Bring your family, friends, and your patriotic spirit as we commemorate the ideals of liberty, independence, and the beginning of our nation's journey.

We hope you'll join us as we celebrate 250 years of American history-right here in downtown Mexico!

🇺🇸 Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! 🇺🇸Mainstreet Mexico and Village Square Association invite you to a ...
06/17/2026

🇺🇸 Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! 🇺🇸

Mainstreet Mexico and Village Square Association invite you to a special evening on the Mexico Square as we honor our nation’s rich history and bright future. Enjoy free hot dogs (while supplies last) providing by Audrain County Cattleman’s Association, patriotic music, family-friendly fun, and a chance to come together as a community.

📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Mexico Square

Let’s celebrate 250 years of freedom, resilience, and the American spirit—together! ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸 Help Us Celebrate America’s 250th! 🇺🇸As we prepare for Mexico’s celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (250th An...
06/16/2026

🇺🇸 Help Us Celebrate America’s 250th! 🇺🇸

As we prepare for Mexico’s celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary), we are looking to locally source a small stage or platform for speakers during the event.

We’re hoping to rent, borrow, or connect with someone in the Mexico area who may have a smaller portable stage similar to the one pictured below. If you or your organization has one available, or if you know of a local business that may be able to help, we’d love to hear from you!

Please comment below or send the Main Street Mexico page a message.

Thank you for helping us make this historic community celebration a success!

Photo included as an example of what we’re looking for.

You may have noticed some cool new banners on the light posts in the district! 🇺🇸 This was a project of ours and was spo...
06/12/2026

You may have noticed some cool new banners on the light posts in the district! 🇺🇸

This was a project of ours and was sponsored by Century 21 - Mexico MO, Kate's Hallmark Shop & Village Square Association of Mexico ❤️
Thank you to City of Mexico - City Hall for lending some helping hands to get them hung up, just in time for Miss MO!

We appreciate the support of our downtown community and are proud of all the improvements to the district!

05/30/2026

🇺🇸🎨 What an incredible day at the dedication of American Steam by Missouri Arts Council Artist of the Year, Ray Harvey Art!

This mural was gifted to Mexico through the Missouri Arts Council as part of the America 250 celebration, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. Located on the historic Odd Fellows building at the gateway to downtown, the mural honors an organization that helped shape Mexico’s early civic, educational, and community foundations after the town’s incorporation in 1855.

The three interlocking rings featured in the mural represent the Odd Fellows’ guiding principles of Friendship, Love, and Truth—values that helped guide our community’s growth. The artwork also celebrates Mexico’s railroad history. In 1852, the first train arrived in Mexico on the Pacific Railroad, the first railroad to operate west of the Mississippi River. The original depot still stands across the street today. The mural also recognizes Ulysses S. Grant, who was a member of the Odd Fellows and spent three weeks in Mexico at the beginning of the Civil War protecting the North Missouri Railroad.

Just as the railroad connected communities across America, the tracks that still run through Mexico continue to support local industry and connect us to the future.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this project possible:

❤️ Nikki Leach and Brandi Meyers at Graphitti for providing the building
❤️ The Independent Order of Odd Fellows for preserving this historic landmark and inspiring the project
❤️ Presser Pipes for performing God Bless America
❤️ Wieberg Painting and Remodel, Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners, and Mexico Heating & Cooling for lift assistance
❤️ Sharon Koontz Art at Color Me Bleu Studio for her help (and coffee deliveries!)
❤️ City of Mexico and the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce
❤️ Sally Stuart and the entire Main Street Mexico Design Committee for coordinating the project
❤️ Lois Brace for her assistance
❤️ And all of the community members who joined us to celebrate today

This mural is more than public art—it tells the story of Mexico’s past while looking toward its future. 🇺🇸🚂✨

🎨 Painting is definitely the theme for Mainstreet Mexico this week! 🇺🇸✨We’re so excited to officially announce that Main...
05/21/2026

🎨 Painting is definitely the theme for Mainstreet Mexico this week! 🇺🇸✨

We’re so excited to officially announce that Mainstreet Mexico was chosen by Missouri Arts Council as one of five communities to receive a brand new mural coming to the Graphitti building at the corner of Clark & Liberty! 👏

The mural is being painted by esteemed artist Ray Harvey Art, who was recently named the 2026 Missouri Arts Council Artist of the Year. We are incredibly honored to have his talent brought to downtown Mexico and cannot wait to watch this project come to life! 🎨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone helping make this possible:
✨ Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce for providing lunch for Mr. Harvey
✨ Wieberg Painting and Remodel for the use of their lift
✨ Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners for the use of their lift
✨ Graphitti for allowing us to "Graphitti" their building

At the same time, another group of talented volunteers has been hard at work painting downtown windows in celebration of America’s 250th birthday! 🇺🇸🪟

Special thanks to:
⭐ Jennifer Pratt
⭐ Sharon Koontz Art at Color Me Bleu Studio
⭐ Kamden Ekern
⭐ Jessica Johnson Ekern
⭐ Melanie Kriegel
⭐ Sally Stuart
⭐ Kathy Sewell
⭐️ David Maupin

We’d also like to thank the downtown building owners who graciously allowed us to paint their windows and help bring even more life and creativity to The Square District.
Downtown is looking a little more colorful this week and we’re loving every second of it. ❤️💙🤍

What a day in downtown Mexico. 🏫From packed streets to full hands and smiling faces, Market Madness was everything we ho...
04/28/2026

What a day in downtown Mexico. 🏫

From packed streets to full hands and smiling faces, Market Madness was everything we hoped for and more.

Thank you to our vendors, volunteers, and everyone who came out to be part of it.

See you this fall. 👀

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100 W Jackson Street
Mexico, MO
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