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Our Mission: To serve the entire community by acting as a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Elizabeth City and its waterfront, while preserving its historical and architectural character.





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Feb 1, 2012
First Friday ArtWalk Celebrates its one year anniversary February 2012 in downtown Elizabeth City!

ECDI is greatly involved with supporting the local community and providing great events for people of all ages.  From here you can find out about the events ECDI is involved in.

Downtown Business and Professional Association Downtown Holiday Stroll Friday, Dec. 9th 4-7pm and Saturday, Dec. 10th 10am-2pm...Friday night carriage rides, refreshments at Page After Page, Santa at the Cupcakery (Friday 5-6pm), Men's Night and Kids' Night Art at Serenity Studio Arts Friday, and lots of specials at lots of downtown businesses both days.  Come down to the Christmas Waterfront Market Saturday, 10am-2pm as well!

 

Join us for the Downtown Holiday Celebration November 25th from 6-8pm!  Kick-off the Christmas Season with the Grand Illumination Ceremony at 6pm at the Pasquotank County Courthouse, then shop downtown and stop to see Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, enjoy face painting for the kids, refreshments and free hay ride/sleigh rides all around downtown!  See posters for details or call 252-338-4104.

 

October 7 & 8 from 5:00-8:00pm ECDI will be selling BBQ/Fried Chicken dinners for $8.00 each during the Historic Ghost Walk!  All proceeds will help with downtown revitalization efforts.  Seating at the Virginia Dare Arcade at 507 E. Main Street, or take it to go.  Tickets available at The Center, Muddy Waters, Page After Page, Puddleducks or the Village Roaster in Camden.  You can also purchase them on site the nights of the event.  Or call 252-338-4104.