On Saturday, July 23rd, the 5th Ward was the place to be as we celebrated their neighbors with a day of events. We were happy to be able to bring the community together in such a fun way, and are looking forward to doing it again next summer.

BLOCK PARTY PHOTOS

Family Fest

We spent the afternoon At Foster Field, and enjoyed DJ entertainment, a gospel brunch, pop-up library, garden tours, face painting & balloon animals, BBQ, inflatables, games, and more.

Jennifer's Edibles provided brunch boxes for the first 75 people to arrive, and Community Partner tents held giveaways and passed out free swag!

No registration or tickets are required. 

After Dark

In the evening we regrouped at Double Clutch Brewing Company, located at 2121 Ashland Ave, for live music, craft brews, and local Evanston restaurant partners. A full line up of entertainment and restaurant sponsors is below. 

REGISTER HERE

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Event Co-Chairs

Councilmember Bobby Burns, 5th Ward
​Corey Bless
Chef Q Ibraheem
Jenni Suvari

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FEATURING:

Seth "Goldenchild" Watson

Evanston Sings

Bessie Simmons

Corey Bless Production

Ronnie G

The Chris Karabas Band

Isiah & The Sun Band

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IN COLLABORATION WITH:

Evanston's 5th Ward Neighbors

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FOOD COURTESY OF:

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SPONSORED BY:

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The Perutz Family

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​Susan &
​Steve Fortier

VIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering at the Block Party? A variety of opportunities are available to help make this event successful! Click the button below to view all available roles and to register. 

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER

​ Please note, all volunteers for After Dark at Double Clutch Brewing Company must be 21+. ​

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For general event inquiries, please contact Emily Elbring, Events Manager, at eelbring@connect2home.org