A view of the Mount Prospect Block Party from the 50 s. Emerson parking deck. (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
Mount Prospect’s two-day Downtown Block Party seemed to go over well with those who attended. The children enjoyed themselves at the inflatable slide, mini-carts, mini carousel and the mini Ferris wheel; their laughter could be heard throughout the event.
There were smiles, hugs and laughter as the people of Mount Prospect and surrounding neighborhoods bumped into familiar faces.
Though temperatures rose and the sun beat down on the crowd, no one seemed to mind. People gathered around the food and beverage tents, patiently waiting to “get their grub on” and to quench their thirst.
Block Party participants claimed their spot in front of the stage; both in the sun and in the shade to listen to the musical entertainment for the day. The bands played an array of songs which many people sang along with, danced to and even tapped their feet.
As things begin to return to normal after the two-day bash, the Journal attempted to reach Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dawn Fletcher Collins for her input on the annual event. However, attempts to reach Fletcher Collins before deadline were unsuccessful.
Roberta Hamann and Tom Nelson working the info booth. (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
The Mendez family cooling off in the shade at Mount Prospect’s block party. (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
Child waiting to see which prize will be his. (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
Children showing off their slinkies while waiting in line for the mini rides. (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
Couple dances to the musical entertainment. (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
Back, left to right: Jennifer Topolewski and Karin Kipp.
Front, left to right: Owen Kipp and Hailey Topolewski.
Becky and Tom Petlicki pose with their Journal bag at the Mount Prospect Block Party (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
(Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
(Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
Mount Prospect Block Party participants wait to quench their thirst at the beverage tent (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
The Difference playing Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams at the Mount Prospect Block Party (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
The Difference playing at the Mount Prospect block party on Saturday, July 27. (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
Mount Prospect Block Party goers head toward the vendor tents for some goodie bags. (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
Big winner at day two of Mount Prospect’s block party. (Nic F. Anderson/Journal Photo)
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