Potsdam plans downtown event to welcome college students
The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce plans a free downtown event on Sept. 12 for college students, residents, families and visitors.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce plans to hold a free event from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 in downtown Potsdam for college students, residents, families and visitors. Market Street is scheduled to close to traffic during the afternoon.
Students from SUNY Potsdam, Clarkson University, St. Lawrence University and SUNY Canton are invited. The event is expected to include live music, performances, vendors, student organizations, games, giveaways, food and a scavenger hunt. The event will coincide with a village-wide garage sale, and participating businesses may offer student specials.
The Chamber is seeking clubs, student organizations, performers, musical acts, vendors, businesses and community organizations to participate through activities, performances, student specials, space along the closed street or scavenger-hunt prizes.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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