SIUE and the city of Edwardsville welcome back students today with the 15th Annual Block Party. Music, food and fun are the order of the day starting at 6 p.m.
The University and the city host the annual event, which runs until midnight, at the intersection of Second and St. Louis streets in Edwardsville’s downtown. SIUE students, faculty and staff, and the community are invited to attend the party with no admission charge.
A deejay will entertain from 6-8 p.m. before That ‘80s Band takes the stage from 8 p.m. to closing.
Food vendors will line the downtown streets, along with many non-food vendors offering products, services and information.
Block Party attendance has more than tripled since it began in 2000, with approximately 3,500 people attending each of the past two years.
The event is sponsored by the city of Edwardsville, SIUE and the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce.
Photo: Zachary Mills (cougar shirt) and Tiarra Hill are painting a frisbee.