We Love Events: Big Kids Block Party

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‘The Good Stuff’
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In last weekend’s Washington Post, the article “Tips on Throwing a Neighborhood Block Party,” detailed the ins and outs of how to–legally–plan, promote and execute a block party in DC.

So now, my friends, it’s time to get the block partying on!

Look no further than the Big Kids Block Party, Saturday, October 3 from 6pm to midnight at Marion and Q St NW in DC’s Shaw neighborhood.  The party is being hosted and organized by the Q Street Nehighborhood Association, is properly sanctioned by local DC authorities and, as a BIG kids block party, is for the 21+ crowd (photo ID will be required for entrance.)

Did I also mention all the local restaurants/shops that are providing provisions for the event? I’m talking 200 half-smokes from Ben’s Chili Bowl, Mr. Yogato fro-yo (and they’ve got some sort of 100 yogurt cup competition up their shelves AND gift card giveaways,) lots of tasty goodies from Julia’s Empanadas, a cotton candy machine, rice crispy treats and more.

There’s a $20 entry fee (100% of the proceeds go to charity) which gets you a bottomless cup (15 kegs) and unlimited delight with a cadre of amazing games and activities, like: cornhole, face painting (yes, we’re over 21 and we still like having our faces painted like cats and butterflies,) horseshoes, a flip cup tournament, a Michael Jackson dance party, balloon animals, temporary tattoos, badminton, pong, spin the bottle, etc.Party organizers’ are hoping for a 500+ crowd turnout, and it’s all in the name of raising money for the three charities below and having fun. We will even place a big tend from marquee hire Melbourne to cover us in case it rains.

  • KIPP DC Charter Schools www.kippdc.org
  • The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School www.TEPcharter.org
  • The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

So RSVP on Facebook or at FallForDC@gmail.com,  mark your calendars for next Saturday, and get ready for a great block party.

REMEMBER: Photo ID and confirmed RSVP required for entrance.

Big Kids Block Party Invite

Rebecca Johnson

A born and bred New Yorker, Rebecca made the big trip “down south” to DC in 2006 and hasn’t looked back. She spends her days strategizing/planning/ideating how interactive products can help her clients and change the world. In her free time, she explores DC’s ever expanding bar, restaurant and small business scene, plays a crap ton of soccer, attends concerts that contribute to her sleep deprivation and embarks on local adventures. Read why Rebecca loves DC or follow her on twitter.

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