World’s Largest Block Party Will Be ‘Bringing it Back to the Block’

Mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss out on one of Chicago’s biggest summer traditions, the 33rd annual World’s Largest Block Party. Attendees can expect music, food and drink, a KidZone (yes, the event is for all ages) and even bean bag tournaments. Hosted by Old St. Patrick’s Church, the funds gathered from this event will go towards social justice initiatives, outreach programs and strengthening the mission of Old St. Pat’s.

 

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World’s Largest Block Party – Event Details

When:

Friday, June 23
5-10:30pm
*free entrance from 5-6*

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Saturday, June 24
2-10:30pm

Where:

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Old St. Pat’s Campus
Entrance Gates are at Monroe and DesPlaines Streets and Monroe and Jefferson Streets in Chicago’s West Loop.

Tickets:

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Cost $10 per day and can be purchased on the event’s website.
 

Music Lineup

Friday, June 23

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Mike and Joe at 5:30pm
Wedding Banned at 8:30pm

Saturday, June 24

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Bosco at 2pm
Maggie Speaks at 4pm
7th Heaven at 6:30pm
Elevation at 8:30pm

 

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Bean Bag Tournaments

Stop by the Miller Lite tent to sign up for their bags tournament! Tournaments begin at 6pm on each night of the event. Even prizes will be awarded!

 

KidZone

Saturday, June 24 from 2-6pm

Bring the kids along for some fun of their own! There will be a bounce house, pop-a-shot, inflatable obstacle course, games, face painting, balloon artist, snow-cones, prize giveaways and an area just for toddlers. All activities are included in the entrance fee. Also, the first 100 kids to enter will receive a Block Party KidZone cinch bag to hold all their prizes. Don’t miss out!

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