Organizers site rising costs and shifting of resources as the cause for the event ending after this year, but aim to increase its focus on the local community to put together a grand finale.
"The Block Party is an ode to our childhood - to the tight knit community we've always had," said Eric Williams, Founder of The Silver Room Block Party, in a statement. "After 18 years of mostly self-financing this special event that's grown from 500 to 40,000 people, changes had to be made. Location, ticket cost, and more - all while working to stay true to the essence we started with.
The event promises the diverse curation of artistic and musical talent that past attendees have come to expect, while promoting Black entrepreneurship and equity with its various vendors.The event runs on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 from noon to 10:00 p.m. Information about tickets, a lineup of musical artists, as well as the Silver Room Block Party Film Fest on July 14, can be
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