7th Annual South KC Block Party at Red Bridge Shopping Center!
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 10/12/2024
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The South KC Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to invite the public to the 7th Annual South KC Block Party presented by the Red Bridge Shopping Center! This exciting, family-friendly event is free and open to all, bringing the community together for a day of entertainment, activities, and local business showcases.
Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere with something for everyone, including live performances, food trucks, FREE kids activities and booths from local vendors.
Special highlights include:
- Pop-up businesses with activations and give-a-ways from Red Bridge Shopping Center and the South KC Chamber of Commerce
- Live music and entertainment throughout the day (see the schedule below)
- Free family activities such as face painting and games
- The 11th Annual Center Education Foundation 5K
- Artisan vendors from KC Black-Owned and Art Garden KC
- A special appearance by KC Wolf, the beloved Kansas City Chiefs mascot, from 11:30 to 1:00pm.
Major event sponsors will also be hosting special zones and activities, including:
- Spire Gas – Big Truck Zone with trucks from KC Fire, KC Police, US Army Reserves, Spire, and ReDiscover Mental Health
- Google Fiber – FREE Face Painting
- Spartan RamJack Foundation Repair – FREE Caricature Artist
- Metropolitan Community College, Longview Campus – STEAM Education Zone and FREE Balloon Artist
In addition, "Keep It Local" sponsors include St. Joseph Medical Center, Rendezvous Climbing Gym, Mac N Seitz Baseball Academy, Tracy Chappell for Jackson County Prosecutor, and Hickman Mills School District, who will also be present, supporting the local community.
Entertainment Schedule:
10:00 am - Center HS Marching Band
10:30 am – Center HS Rocketry Team
11:00 am - Integrity Martial Arts
11:30 am – Center High School Robotics Team
12:00 pm - The Pulse Performing Arts Center
12:30 pm - Driscoll Irish Dancers
1:30 pm – Ruskin High School Drama Group
We look forward to seeing you at the Block Party!
Follow @SouthKCChamber & @RedBridgeKC for updates.
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