LEWISTON — Former City Councilor Mark W. Paradis’ legacy will be highlighted by a Wednesday, May 6, dedication of a park named in his memory. The dedication will take place at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.

The current non-smoking Mark W. Paradis Park — formerly Pierce Street Park — has been revitalized through efforts of the Downtown Neighborhood Action Committee and support from local organizations.

The dedication will include entertainment, a barbecue and raffles.

The 4:30 p.m. dedication will include music by the Lewiston High School Chamber Singers, food donated by the Italian Bakery, and a youth council DO YOU DO LEW shirt raffle to secure additional funds for park soccer balls/nets, along with the following speakers: Deputy City Administrator Phil Nadeau; Paradis’ good friend Attorney Thomas Peters; Nairus Abdullahi, Chair of the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council; Root Cellar Executive Director Joel Furrow; and Paradis’ widow, Ronella Paradis, who will be accompanied by her son, Phillip. The unveiling of a related Bartlett Street sign will also be unveiled. Following the dedication ceremony, The Root Cellar will facilitate a BBQ for attendees to enjoy.

At the recommendation of the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council, the park was officially named in memory of Paradis by the Lewiston City Council at its December 18, 2012, meeting.

In addition to serving three terms as a Lewiston City Councilor, Paradis’ service also included the Downtown Advisory Board; Lewiston Mill Redevelopment Corporation; Planning Board; Auburn-Lewiston Airport Committee; Finance Committee; Lewiston Urban Civic Center Enterprises, LLC; Finance Committee; Citizen Application Review Committee; and the Taxi License Appeals Board. At the time of his passing in 2011, Paradis was running for the office of Lewiston’s Mayor, a long-time dream of his.