A local non-profit dedicated to enhancing experiences in the City of Pella is excited to see growth in the number of visits during the holiday season.

Jason Bandstra with the Spirit of Pella Committee says the organization helped enhance Christmas lights and decorations throughout the Central Business District in 2022, which featured a new lighted tunnel in Central Park immediately north of the Tulip Toren. He says overall, based on data collected from the Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance, the number of total visits to downtown businesses increased by approximately 16% from the 2021 season.

In addition to Christmas lights, Bandstra says the Spirit of Pella is working with business owners to add murals and with other partners to enhance the Klokkenspel Plaza. Those who want to learn more about the organization can do so here, and hear more about the Spirit of Pella on today’s Let’s Talk Pella.