This 21 year Cleveland tradition is a fun and safe Halloween event that is enjoyed annually by over 15,000 people. It’s a free event with a carnival like atmosphere, complete with costumes, live musical entertainment and food of all kinds.

The children’s costume contest begins at 5:30 pm with Mars Snackfood providing treats and prizes.

Get the kids and join us downtown for this Cleveland tradition... an evening of fun, food, great music...and maybe even a scare or two.

You’ll find a whole block of food and fun all around the Courthouse Square. Cleveland’s Downtown Block Party... it’s the place to be on Halloween!

2008 Block Party Schedule

Block Party hours: 5 pm – 10 pm

Courthouse Stage:

• 5:30 Rachel Holder, age 15, has performed at two theaters in Pigeon Forge; on the CMT Show “Can You Duet”, and is performing at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Jukebox Junction Theatre. Rachel also performed the National Anthem for the LA Lakers.
• 6:00 – 8:00 The Boogie Men Band
• 8:00 - 10:00 The Dexter Thomas Band, a regional favorite; a 12 member group performing hits of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s,

The Dexter Thomas Band	Rachel Holder

Fun Stage at the Post Office Annex:

• 5:30 – 6:30 Costume Contest sponsored by Mars Snackfood, US. Trophies awarded in all age groups, infants to adults.
• 7:00 “Cleveland’s Got Talent”, showcase your talents here, Sponsored by Galaxy Bowling

Broad Street:

• 6:30 & 8 pm Kountry K-9 Dog Show Two 25 minutes shows featuring the comedy antics and talents of professionally trained dogs. Kids of all ages will love these amazing dogs! www.kountryk-9show.com.
  Sponsored by the Hiwassee Chapter of Credit Unions, including Bowater Credit Union, Cleveland Bradley Teachers Credit Union and Bradley Initiative Credit Union.

Treat Street:

• Treat Street located on Church Street in front of the Police Services Center, Entrance on Second Street next to Café Roma. Open until 9 p.m

DARE Midway:

• DARE Midway Air Toys on Broad Street, open 5 – 9 p.m.