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From restaurants and bars to clothing boutiques, specialty food shops, professional services, beauty salons, art spaces, fitness studios and more—Downtown has something for everyone.

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EVENT CENTRAL

Every year we host signature events to celebrate everything we have to offer: the Burger Battle, Reel Downtown, the Busker’s Festival, Tax-Free Day, and the Christmas Parade.

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LATEST NEWS

Santa’s Sleigh Makes His Way Downtown
October 3, 2024

Annual Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade Applications Now Open

Join Santa and his special friends on Sunday, November 24 at noon (Sunday, December 1 at noon alternate poor weather date) in historic Downtown St. John’s.

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September 9, 2024

The Outreach Project – Information Sessions with Thrive CYN St. John’s

The Outreach Project - Information Sessions. Monday, Sept. 16, Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Wednesday, Sept. 18. Learn about the Outreach Project, specifics about the service, the hours of operation, how to connect with Thrive if your business is looking for support from the project, etc..

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August 4, 2024

Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival shows CANCELLED SUNDAY, AUG. 4 due to poor weather conditions.

Due to poor weather conditions shows scheduled for the Annual Downtown St. John's Busker Festival today, Sunday, August 4, 2024 are CANCELLED. Thanks to everyone who joined us downtown over the la...

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Looking to work or invest in the heart of the city? Downtown St. John’s has an idyllic historic-urban vibe (and incredible views) to suit your business needs at every stage.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Wondering where to park, which bus to take, and how to get around? We got you covered.

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ABOUT US

Downtown St. John’s is a not-for-profit business improvement area association that strives to make the district a better place to live, work, shop, and visit through our events, programs, and projects. 

Our member-based association connects you with all there is to love downtown.

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