Thousands of people met at the intersection of Second and St. Louis streets in downtown Edwardsville for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the city of Edwardsville’s 14th Annual Block Party.
On Friday, Aug. 23, SIUE students, faculty and staff, and the community took part in the outdoor party that included music, food and games.
The event was sponsored by the city of Edwardsville, SIUE, the Edwardsville Intelligencer, the SIUE Campus Activities Board and Student Government, the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce, SIUE Marketing and Communications, and SIUE University Relations.
Photo Information:
Enjoying some block party festivities from left to right are Zachary Mills and Tiarra Hill.
Megan Burton takes time to enjoy a game of frisbee.
A group of students relax during the outdoor Welcome Back Concert. Sitting from left to right are Edgar Huichapa, Emma McCann, Ashley Sneed and Claire Schoedel.