EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority is excited to sponsor a “Why I Wear A Mask” Photo Contest this January. Community members can participate by submitting a digital photo of themselves wearing a mask in downtown East Lansing along with a short narrative (30 words or less) about why they think it’s important to wear a mask. Contest prizes will include the following:
- 1st Place - $100 Downtown East Lansing gift card and $30 voucher to shop at the East Lansing Downtown Underground Market*
- 2nd Place - $50 Downtown East Lansing gift card and $20 voucher to shop at the East Lansing Downtown Underground Market*
- 3rd Place - $25 Downtown East Lansing gift card and $20 voucher to shop at the East Lansing Downtown Underground Market*
All photos must include a downtown landmark or downtown business (preference will be given to photos featuring businesses). The deadline to submit photos is February 1, 2021. Photos can be submitted at www.cityofeastlansing.com/whyimask.
*The East Lansing Downtown Underground Market is coming to the lower level of the M.A.C. Avenue Garage in February 2021. The market will feature many of the popular East Lansing Farmers Market vendors and potentially some downtown businesses as well. Additional details will be announced soon.