The brand new Courtyard by Marriott® Peoria Downtown will celebrate its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, August 13, 2014.

The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a gathering and welcome at the Courtyard’s main entrance followed by the official ribbon cutting at 10:45 a.m.

Participating in the welcome and ribbon cutting will be Gary Matthews, Mayor Jim Ardis, Monte Brannan and hotel management; Joe LoMonaco, Managing Director, M. J. Schettler, Director of Sales & Marketing and Jeff McCLinden, General Manager.

Following the ribbon cutting attendees can enjoy a tour of the Courtyard and the Atrium adjoining the Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette Hotel, as well as the skywalk connection to the Peoria Civic Center.

For more information contact Mary Jo Schettler at 680.2327