Pennington Street Block Party
Celebrate youth. Celebrate community. Join in the fun at the 4th annual Pennington Street Block Party on Friday, April 20 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
The PENNINGTON STREET BLOCK PARTY: a family-friendly event in conjunction with a food-truck round up, in the heart of Downtown Tucson celebrating what young people do to make our community a better place. Fun for all ages! Musical performances and teaching demos, interactive booths, one-act plays, art installations and exhibits, carnival games, and more. An annual event showcasing youth creativity, learning, and service, as part of Global Youth Service Days
CLICK HERE to watch a live feed of the event on UStream or go to our facebook page to see it there also!The 2012 Pennington Street Block Party will feature:
- Performances and workshops by Capoeira De Ouro, Tucson Youth Poetry Slam, Flight School Acrobatics, Stories That Soar, and more;
- Live music from youth bands
- Jumping castle and mathematical carnival games for children;
- Art installations including a variety of media: video, photography, and an on-site mural creation with Tucson Arts Brigade
- Bike tune-up and bike craft area hosted by BICAS;
- Earth Day Alley including hands-on learning about urban gardening, cooking, & water usage;
- On-site interviews for Your Family History project.
- Interactive booths by numerous community organizations – The Drawing Studio, Ironwood Tree Experience, and Non-Violence Legacy Project are just a few highlights.
GET INVOLVED! Creating a true community event takes the whole community. We are seeking performers, food vendors, community booths, and volunteers.
- To get involved as a food vendor, performer, or to host a booth, fill out our online registration.
- To sign up to volunteer at the Block Party, please click here.
- To RSVP to our facebook event, click here.
- For questions or more information, contact Julie Richelson at julier@cityhighschool.org or 623-7223 x221.
The Block Party is hosted by City High School with community support. Thank you, sponsors!
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Check out the photo gallery of the 2011 Pennington Street Block Party. It was a big success, despite the cold and drizzle. An uplifting, fun, and informative showcase of youth talents, youth learning, and youth service – in, for, and with the community!
