(La Porte, IN) - The city of La Porte now has a designated area for special events downtown.

It’s on Monroe Street just north of Lincolnway.

Lights were recently installed above Monroe Street next to the city owned parking lot to mark the special events area and make it more appealing not just for special events but any time.

City Planner Tom Casey says the special events featuring live music will begin August 14th and will occur every second Saturday of the month for the rest of the season from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.