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Metropolis Murals

Ferry and Market Streets, Metropolis, IL 62960

Public Art

A series of six murals are painted on buildings along Ferry Street and Market Street in downtown Metropolis.

Each mural reveals a different story and makes our heritage come alive through artistic renderings of local historical events. Interpretive plaques describe the historical significance of each.

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Merry Little Christmas -Holiday Open House - Metropolis

Nov 30 @ 10PM

It is a sign that Christmas is right around the corner!

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Vintage Christmas Parade

Dec 07 @ 1PM

Parade themed Vintage Christmas.

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ASA Pro/Am Archery Tournament

Mermet Lake •  Jun 26 – Jun 29

ASA 3-D archery features competitive rounds of lifelike, three-dimensional animal targets made of foam.

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