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Welcome to LoveCarlisle.com, your all-inclusive portal to the unique blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy that makes Downtown Carlisle the town to love. The Downtown Carlisle Association has been fostering  civic, cultural, and economic vitality for the entire community, making us one of the longest-running Main Street programs in the Commonwealth. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong local, we invite you to explore our modern art district, antique showrooms, diverse culinary offerings, and distinctive shopping outlets. Carlisle is more than just a small town; it's a community woven together by friendly and passionate residents who live, work, and play in this special corner of Pennsylvania. 

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April 4th - 20th

Downtown Peep Show!

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Bring your PEEPS to Downtown Carlisle - April 4-20 and experience our Downtown PEEP SHOW! Take a...more
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June 7th

Ford Parade, Park & Party!

Downtown Carlisle Association  @ Downtown Carlisle

The Downtown Carlisle Association and Carlisle Events invite you to the 2025 Ford Parade, Park &...more
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August 23rd

2025 Corvette Parade, Park & Party!

Downtown Carlisle Association & Carlisle Events  @ Downtown Carlisle

The Downtown Carlisle Association and Carlisle Events invite you to the 2025 CORVETTE PARADE, PARK...more

Downtown Carlisle Association
Established 1981

Our Mission: The Downtown Carlisle Association focuses on revitalization, beautification, and historic preservation. Our primary mission is to increase tourism and economic development in the C1 District, the downtown area of the Carlisle Borough. With oversight from a volunteer board of directors, organization liaisons, dedicated volunteers, and borough leadership, the DCA provides a variety of programs, and hosts signature events that are dedicated to enhancing the vitality of the entire community. As one of most established accredited Main Street programs in the Commonwealth, we work to ensure that Carlisle remains a wonderful place to live, work, stay, play & invest.

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What's happening around town during Ice Art Fest Weekend!

Check out what’s happening around downtown during Ice Art Fest Weekend!  Downtown merchants are listed in alphabetical order.  1794 WHISKEY REBELLION (10 S Hanover St) ADDY & ALLY BRANDING CO. (37 W High St) Special Hours: Friday: 2-9pm  /  Saturday: 11am-9pm  /  Sunday: 11am-3pm Stop by Addy & Ally Branding Co. and step inside their ICE ART FEST PHOTO BOOTH!  AMERICAN LEGION POST 101 (142 N Hanover St) Stop by the...read more
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Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

“Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, just be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star. For it isn't by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Below you’ll find events happening in Carlisle to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 For more information, go to: bethelamecarlisle.org.  SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 For more information, go to...read more
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9th Annual Ice Art Fest - January 31 - February 2, 2025

The 9th Annual Ice Art Fest, hosted by the Downtown Carlisle Association and sponsored by UPMC, will feature over 150 blocks of ice throughout Downtown Carlisle. The coolest event of the year will take place January 31 – February 2, 2025. A ribbon cutting ceremony in Veteran’s Courtyard will kick-off the event Friday, January 31 at 5pm. UPMC’s royal Ice Throne will be unveiled, along with more than 100 other unique sculptures throughout historic Downtown Carlisle. After the ceremony,...read more