On August 12th, organizers of the Ultimate Brick Show gathered with elected officials and 'brick' fans to celebrate the first ever major 'brick' show in the Southern Illinois region. 2022 Chamber Board Chair Jared Garrison welcomed the crowd. Mayor Michael Absher presented a special Mayoral Proclamation renaming Marion to 'Bricksburg' for the day to celebrate the event. TW Bricks presented Mayor Absher with a special commemorative plaque and the event was kicked off with the ribbon cutting!