News Photo by Darby Hinkley Mary Beth Stutzman, president and CEO of the Alpena Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, hangs decor on the side of Cedar and Threads in Downtown Alpena on Friday evening during the first-ever Alpena Flower Festival. With her are Flowerland Designs owner Katie Bowen, who provided the floral arrangements, and Cedar and Threads owner Griffin James, who provided the building. The Alpena Flower Festival continues today, with activities, music, and beautiful floral arrangements throughout downtown.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Mariah Brancheau of Lovely Little Lettering Co. begins live painting at Culligan Plaza on Friday afternoon in Downtown Alpena during the first Alpena Flower Festival, presented by the Alpena Downtown Development Authority.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Lasting Expressions provided this creative floral arrangement welcoming passersby to Parallel 45 Books and Gifts and My Glass Wings in Downtown Alpena.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF provided this creative floral arrangement adorning the Neighborhood Provisions automobile stationed in front of Northern Eye in Downtown Alpena.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Lasting Expressions created this unique floral skirt for the mannequin outside of Colburn Outfitters on Chisholm Street in Downtown Alpena.