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Registration for the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is officially open! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to get a jumpstart planning for three days of connection, learning, and celebration. Whether this is your first or fifteenth conference, you might be thinking: “I want to attend Main Street Now 2025, but I only have a few minutes between my morning meeting and running out to put up barricades for tonight’s event—what do I need to get done right now?” We’re here to help! Keep reading for our ultimate Main Street Now registration checklist guide that will help you tackle today’s to-do list and next year’s professional development goals at the same time.
Save money and gain some peace of mind by registering right now! It’s quick and easy. Get started here or by clicking the big golden button at the top of any page. Then, share the good news with your network—send a note to your board of directors, let your Main Streeter bestie know, and post on social media.
Pro tip: Have your member ID handy to secure the discounted member rate. Not a member? Join today for as little as $95 to save big on registration and unlock dozens of additional members-only benefits!
From 24 unique mobile workshops to the Big Bash (AKA the biggest Main Street party of the year), make sure to add these experiences to your itinerary. Space is limited, and these events typically sell out, so if you have your eye on any of these activities, act now. You’ll thank us and yourself in April!
Pro tip: Get the 411 on all can’t-miss events and mobile workshops here.
Pre-Order Your Official Conference T-ShirtAnother amazing perk of attending Main Street Now is the opportunity to collect our awesome bespoke T-shirts. This year’s design draws inspiration from the iconic Reading Terminal Market sign and conference sub-themes crafted to support our collective efforts to foster a healthy Main Street Movement through solutions that connect, innovate, and sustain.
Pro tip: Pre-sales end on February 4. A limited number of shirts will be available on-site for purchase, but the best way to guarantee you can rock this tee in your size is to pre-order today by adding a shirt during registration!
You’ve completed registration, now what? Make sure to book your stay at the conference hotel! Located in the heart of City Center, staying at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown means you can easily access the city and Main Street Now 2025 sessions and events. Specially priced room blocks are available for attendees on a first-come, first-reserved basis. Availability is subject to change, so book your reservation today!
Pro-tip: While we anticipate that the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown will have enough rooms to accommodate attendees, room blocks at overflow hotels will be available as needed. Stay tuned to our emails and Hotel and Travel page for updates.
You did it: You registered for Main Street Now 2025 and snagged a room at the conference hotel! Take a moment to celebrate and recognize yourself for a job well done. Do a happy dance, pat yourself on the back, enjoy a little treat. Then take a deep, cleansing breath and tackle the next task on your docket, knowing that you are all set to join the largest convening of Main Street practitioners in Philadelphia this April.