Calling all anime fans, cosplayers, and curious adventurers! Get ready to step into an animated adventure—Last Friday Downtown Anime is happening on May 30th, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM at McCall Park in historic downtown Plant City!
Admission is free, and the event is on rain or shine, so gather your friends, put on your best cosplay, and get ready for an evening full of excitement and fun!
Explore the Main Street Kids Zone, conquer our brand-new scavenger hunt, feast on awesome eats from local food trucks, and browse booths filled with handmade treasures, fandom-inspired art, cool fashion, and one-of-a-kind creations. Plus, don’t forget to take some time to check out the unique local shops and eateries that make downtown Plant City so special—there’s something for everyone to discover!
Dressing up is highly encouraged—so go ahead, become your favorite character for the night. Snap photos, make memories, and get swept up in the colorful world of downtown brought to life, anime-style.
Food Truck Owners: Want to roll up and serve your delicious eats to a crowd of hungry anime lovers? We’re booking now—spots are limited, so don’t miss out.
Vendors: If you’re an artist, maker, or creator with unique goods, now’s your time to shine. This is the perfect event to share your work with an energetic, passionate crowd.
Spots go fast—sign up today and be part of the magic:
We are proud to share that Historic Plant City Main Street has once again achieved the honor of being a Main Street America Accredited program—the highest level of recognition within the national Main Street movement.
Accredited status is awarded to programs that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to excellence in revitalizing their historic downtowns. It reflects a proven track record of planning, implementing, and measuring impactful results that align with the Main Street Approach, a time-tested framework for community transformation.
To receive this top-tier designation, programs must meet a comprehensive set of baseline requirements and show continued success across all six Accreditation Standards, including economic vitality, design, promotion, organization, equity, and preservation.
This recognition is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of our board, volunteers, downtown businesses, community partners, and supporters. Together, we are preserving Plant City's heritage, supporting local enterprise, and building a vibrant, resilient future.
We are honored to be part of a powerful national network that is transforming communities from the inside out. Learn more about the mission of Main Street America at www.mainstreet.org
Thank you for believing in the heart of Plant City.
Thank you for being part of the story.
THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE GOLDEN TRAIN
The Golden Train will take you all over our historic downtown into some incredible places. If you are the lucky one to find it, treasure will be yours! Full details here
All aboard to help Henry find his lost trains in downtown Plant City!
Ten trains are hidden throughout downtown Plant City as part of this outdoor scavenger hunt.
Bring your friends, family, train enthusiasts and history buffs to the Willaford Railroad Museum for your free map. Then follow the clues to track down all of #HenrysHiddenTrains!
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The Main Street Organization Team plays a key role in keeping the board, committees, staff, and program-of-work in good shape by attracting people and money to the organization.
To succeed, this team must take responsibility for managing the financial and logistical aspects of the nonprofit organization.
The job of the Promotion Team is to PROMOTE downtown as the center of commerce, culture, and community life for residents and visitors alike. To be effective, this element must move beyond the typical “tried-and-true” downtown promotion ideas of yesteryear. Promotions leveraged in a broader sense with new strategies.
The Economic Vitality Team works with key partners within the City and State to analyze current market forces to develop long-term solutions. They are responsible for recruiting new businesses, creatively converting unused space for new uses, and sharpening the competitiveness of Main Street's traditional merchants and business owners.
The Design Team plays a key role in shaping the physical image of Downtown Plant City as an attractive place for shoppers, investors, business owners, and visitors. To succeed, this team must persuade fiercely independent business and property owners and civic leaders to adopt a specific approach, and an ambitious agenda, for physical improvements to buildings, businesses and public improvement.