Thousands of people were drawn Friday night to the intersection of Second and St. Louis streets in downtown Edwardsville as the City and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted their annual block party for students.
The festivities included carnival games, activities, tons of local food options and live music by That 80’s Band. SIUE students, faculty, staff and community attended the party with no admission charge.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottom land and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of nearly 14,000.
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Ethan Neathery and Addison Talbott stack apples in a contest Friday night.
Matte Gibbons enjoys herself in a jumping harness.